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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.

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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 Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will be based at our Luton Manufacturing site and working across both our Civil and Defence Business Lines. You will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplined, process control focused, Manufacturing Engineering team that eliminates defects through deployment of GKN Aerospace Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite. Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Engineering and leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Apprentices you will deploy engineering resources to Production & Development Programmes and ensure compliance of these deployed teams to the established functional processes. You will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

This is a full-time position and core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. While this position does not require frequent travel we do ask for flexibility to travel for business need if required.

Job Responsibilities

Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including; Safety, Quality, Producibility & Business case
Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational and Programme goals.
Deliver class leading engineering solutions to solutions to complex problems
Develop, deploy and maintain functional engineering standards.
Develop and deliver manufacturing engineering training strategy for the business. Lead capability & career development of the engineering team.
Build a culture of process control, Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mind-set in the manufacturing engineering team.
Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production. Design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard ZDM tool suite to demonstrate as such.
Accountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, build process definition, and implementation
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

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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:

A professional qualification HND/Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or similar)
Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering
Experience of Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements
Experience of leading a team of Manufacturing Engineers
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000

Desirable:

Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices
Experience of managing New Product introduction
Experience in CAPEX (Capital expenditure)
Experience of Project / Program Management
Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent

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 Engineering Manager will be able to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation. With good communication skills both written and spoken you will collaborate and work cross functionally with colleagues within Operations, Design and Finance departments. The successful person will have the ability to be agile and shift focus to meet the needs of the business while working to tight customer deadlines.

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What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
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

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

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. 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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