Providing manufacturing engineering capability to operational and development programmes to enable and deliver zero defects projects utilising engineering and problem solving skills
Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers
Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems
Accountable for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production
Design these processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite
Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) or an ONC and background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)
Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work
Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer/supplier meeting
Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions
Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things
Understands situations by analysing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution
Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others
Able to show commercial awareness at a local level
Able to explain concepts to a variety of audiences and ensures meaning is understood
Creates and builds formal networks with key decision makers internally and externally
Carries out continuing professional development (CPD) necessary to ensure competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working hours including a 4.5 day working week
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Junior Manufacturing Engineer – Product & Planning

Key skills