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 across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds 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
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.
At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.
The successful applicant will be responsible for industrialising procurement projects within the supply chain.
This role is based at our Filton site, with the successful applicant working with a team of 3 engineers in a role that will require up to 25% travel to supplier businesses.
How You'll Contribute
In this role, you will:
* Lead supplier industrialisation activities
* Assure and monitor Product Risk mitigation and Quality planning/control at supplier (APQP, PPAP)
* Review Supplier First Article- Communicate to SQE at Designing Organisation (a SQE in a designing organisation also Approve the FAI)
* Perform/Follow up supplier assessments, industrial reviews and evaluations when qualified
* Support concurrent engineering between GKN and supplier (design for manufacturing)
* Support cost engineering/cost reduction
* Support with supplier tendering activity
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential:
* Sufficient relevant experience in a heavily regulated environment
* Experience in New Product Introduction or supplier industrialisation activities
* Well organized and structured with strong skills to work both independently, and in a team
* Target-oriented and outgoing with good communication skills
* Experience and skilled with Microsoft office, and ERP systems (e.g SAP)
* Project management experience
Desirable:
* Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline
* Project management (Prince2 / PMP)
* Knowledge of APQP toolset and previous practical application
* Knowledge of aerospace products, processes and technologies
What We'll Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
* Competitive salary dependant on experience
* Up to 15% Bonus
* Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%)
* Life Assurance 8 x salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon 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 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!
Well 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?
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