Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning (Bristol, GB)

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

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Job Summary

At our Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.

We are seeking a new Manufacturing Engineer to join our Wing Systems - Hydraulics team, where we undertake the manufacture of Bleed Air, Fuel & Anti-ice systems using a range of processes such as Tube Forming, Swaging, Surface Treatments, AGS Assembly, Electrical Bonding, System Identification Marking and Function Testing & Aqueous Cleaning

In this role, you will provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to both Operational and Development teams such as process mapping/designing and troubleshooting to enable and deliver zero defect projects. You will use your engineering and problem solving skills to deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology in relation to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

The successful applicant will work a 4.5 day week, including flexi-time, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a team of a wider team of 4 Manufacturing Engineers.

This role is initially on a 12 month FTC basis, however there is potential extension and/or a full time position depending on business requirements.

How You'll Contribute

In this role, you will:

Be responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such Be responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards Be 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

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• HNC/ONC in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience in a manufacturing engineering environment • Ability to read and understand engineering manufacturing drawings and technical documents • Experience using IT packages such as MS Office

Desirable

• Knowledge of, and ability to use and implement LEAN tools and techniques • Experience using SAP or similar business software

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 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours & half day finish on Friday Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

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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