Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
General o Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. o Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers. o Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production. o Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances. o Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers o Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives. M&P o Responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production. o Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such. o Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality. o Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts. o Incorporating process planning changes based on best practices.
Understanding the quality system and contributing towards improving the change control process of ACS organization o Document responsibility for Manufacturing drawings, Manufacturing Work Instruction, Routing Sheet, Specifications, Standard operating procedures, Material definitions, Bill of materials and Special Process Instruction o Establish processes and systems to work efficiently between India and ANA sites. o Promote standardized way of working across sites by documenting and propagating best practices. o All tasks undertaken will be addressed in line with defined ME procedures, to achieve challenging targets
Job Qualifications
Experience of 7-12 yrs. Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification / background (university degree) in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) o Fully competent in own field of work, developing skills in other areas. o Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work o Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer / supplier meeting o Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions o Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things o Understands situations by analysing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution. o Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis o Ability to define Manufacturing Drawings, Manufacturing Work Instruction, Routing Sheet, Standard Operating Procedures, Specifications, Material definitions, Bill of materials and Special Process Instruction. o Manufacturing Engineering change control process understanding and its implementation. o Good knowledge of Quality System / OMS of a manufacturing organization preferably Aerospace. o Generating FAI reports using AS9102 Rev B forms 1, 2 and 3. o Good skills with MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint and ERP user level experience. o Basic CAD software skills in CATIA or NX is a must o Good knowledge of PFMEA, Problem solving techniques and handling MRB's preferred. o Experience in a multi-cultural environment and Shop floor is an added advantage. Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the interface with broader business functions o Competent member of the technical community with a good understanding of other disciplines o Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others. o Applies knowledge and skills to a range of activities
Understands the formal and informal structure of the business o Provides support to the technical community and show commercial awareness at local level o Recognises the culture and climate within the organisation Develops working relationships through team work, influencing, leadership, coaching and personal drive to succeed: o Sets example through own behaviour and attitude. Able to contribute to effective project plans o Proactive approach demonstrated in team environment to achieve knowledge management o Explains concepts to a variety of audiences and ensures meaning is understood o Creates formal networks with key-decision makers internally and externally o Coaches others to do their jobs better, take on new jobs and sustain their ability to meet the business need o Carries out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to ensure competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended o Develops new ideas Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000 Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
Desirable: Project / Program Management Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
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