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

“Together We Rise”
It’s great to know you’re making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you’ll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant you’ll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787 Dreamliner, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin, F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.
 
We are seeking an early-career Manufacturing Engineer professional, looking to grow as a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll be working across Civil and Defence business lines based at our Luton site, occasional travel to visit equipment suppliers may be required. The Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within transparencies current programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton.

This is an idea opportunity for someone at the start of their career journey in manufacturing engineering, an entry-level role with training and development opportunities.  

Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday &  07:30 - 12:30 Friday. 

Job Responsibilities

•    Develop & Document Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Process Specifications for manufacturing processes.
•    Publish and update engineering documentation and manage introduction activities.
•    Lead structured problem solving projects.
•    Establish appropriate new process controls, improve existing ones.
•    Day-to-day support to manufacturing operations.
•    Conduct Material Review Board (MRB) reviewing and answering product faults.
•    Reduce scrap & rework, supporting continuous improvement activities.
•    Comply with the Company’s Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy procedures.

What You'll Bring

You’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes.
Essential:
•    HNC with industry experience in Manufacturing Engineering or degree qualification in relevant engineering field.
•    Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
•    Ability to describe mechanical assembly processes from drawing / BoM.
•    Exposure to standardisation of processes via SoPs (standard operations procedures). 
•    Logical and methodical approach to task planning and be able to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to decision making and problem solving.
•    Competent in problem-solving, e.g. A3, 8D, 5 Why’s root cause analysis, Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams. 
•    Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to create clear, concise and accurate technical content. 
•    Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable:
•    Interpreting specifications.
•    APQP and PPAP documentation including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability. 
•    Lay-up processes for composite materials & adhesives.
•    Coshh controls exposure.

 

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in your approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach, collaborating with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. We welcome applications from recent graduates or those with some industry experience. 

 

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. 

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
•    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
•    185 hours holiday + bank holidays
•    Income protection
•    Shopping discounts
•    Cycle To Work Scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
•    Free onsite parking 
•    Local gym discount 
•    50% off local travel card 
•    Free airport Dart
•    Free airport parking 
•    Discount with a local nursery and preschool childcare setting 
•    Enhanced family friendly leave
•    A collaborative, dynamic working environment 

Join us and keep the world moving … click on the link below to apply

Closing date: 6th August.

 

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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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​
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