Manufacturing Engineer

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 Deliver manufacturing engineering expertise across operational and development programs to ensure zero-defect product delivery through robust problem-solving and process excellence Own APQP deliverables for both new and existing projects while driving process optimization and continuous improvement Support MRO activities by updating service bulletins and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards Enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency within the EWIS Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems domain Job Responsibilities Embody a strong safety-first mindset and ensure full compliance with GKN Aerospace s Health Safety and Environmental HSE policies and standards Contribute to industrial process design development and New Product Introduction NPI activities related to Electrical Wire Interconnection Systems EWIS and associated deliverables Analyze design requirements and prepare or update service bulletins to support Maintenance Repair and Overhaul MRO operations for EWIS components Demonstrate sound knowledge of aerospace configuration management practices and standards Review and interpret design and product requirements from customer drawings and documentation ensuring accurate integration into Production Part Approval Process PPAP submissions Perform detailed breakdowns of customer data packages and evaluate the impact of any changes across relevant process domains Lead the planning and execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP and PPAP activities using GKN s Zero Defect Manufacturing ZDM tool suite Develop and maintain key APQP deliverables including Process Flow Diagrams PFMEAs Control Plans Measurement System Analyses MSA and initial Statistical Process Control SPC reviews Prepare and maintain critical production documentation such as Work Instructions Route Cards and First Article Inspection FAI reports Take part in 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 Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things Job Qualifications Proven technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a formal qualification in Aerospace Electrical Electronics or Mechanical Engineering Over 8 years of hands-on experience in aerospace wiring harness manufacturing including interpreting drawings and specifications to create efficient manufacturing plans within production and cost constraints Skilled in independently managing tasks proactively identifying and resolving technical issues and implementing robust mistake-proofing Poka-Yoke solutions Effective in stakeholder engagement with strong experience in presenting technical solutions and collaborating across cross-functional teams Demonstrates logical analysis and structured problem-solving to determine and execute appropriate actions Proficient in Siemens Capital and CATIA wiring tools preferred as well as MS Office and project planning software Solid understanding of quality standards and systems including ISO 9000 AS9100 AS9102 AS9145 and AS13006 Fluent in English both written and verbal 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 LI-HYBRID