Senior Manufacturing Engineer Configuration (Bristol, GB)

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

At GKN Aerospace, we’re shaping the future of aviation with cutting-edge technology and innovative manufacturing solutions. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Configuration Management to drive and implement key business improvements at our Filton site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful introduction of critical process changes, working across multiple business functions and engaging directly with customers to achieve operational excellence.

How You'll Contribute

Implement and manage internal and external change requests, resolving system errors, and providing technical feedback to customers. Lead complex projects/modifications from programme or customer approval through to production introduction and final delivery. Develop and track change implementation plans, ensuring modifications are delivered on customer-agreed Points of Embodiment (POE), within scope, and within budget. Manage customer expectations and stakeholder relationships, reporting and escalating setbacks as necessary. Establish and maintain procedures, processes, and instructions for engineering activities to ensure compliance and efficiency. Facilitate programme/change review boards to oversee and control the integration of new processes into the manufacturing business. Provide clear and detailed reports to the MEM and ME Director, offering key insights on project progress and team expectations. Perform additional duties as required to support the success of the team and business

What You'll Bring

Essential:

Aerospace Apprenticeship Qualified HNC / HND in an Engineering Discipline CM2 Qualified Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Proficiency in SAP ERP tools Strong PC literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Word Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills High attention to detail and accuracy Strong verbal and written communication skills Self-motivated and driven, with excellent organizational skills Adaptability and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience working to strict deadlines in a high-pressure setting

Desirable:

BSc in Engineering

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary up to £48,000pa 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 the ability to finish half day on a 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!

Why Join Us

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. 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’ last year. 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’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. ​ ​