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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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description:

Job Summary

Together We Rise
Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll 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, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, 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.
As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager and be based at our Luton site, occasional travel to visit suppliers will be required. The Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within the IPS (Ice Protection Systems) programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton.

Job Responsibilities

Develop, document and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and P spec (Process Specification)
Create and update engineering documentation to maintain configuration control and help manage point of introduction activities, first article inspection and customer approval
Lead structured problem solving projects linked to both project deliverables and day-to-day manufacturing issues
Provide day-to-day support to manufacturing operations
Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered
Reduce process driven scrap and rework and support continuous improvement activities
Establish appropriate new process controls and improve existing ones
Be compliant with the Companys Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy procedures

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

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How You'll Contribute

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
Minimum HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace
Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from the Aerospace, Automotive or FMCG industries
Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D
Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques
Experience of Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S or Value Stream Mapping

Desirable:
Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials
Experience of Material Review Board
Customer specifications experience
Aerospace industry standards interpretation experience
Experience in APQP and PAPP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability

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/can-do attitude to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes.

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What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well 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
Enhanced family friendly leave
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

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

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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.

Were 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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