Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

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. ​

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