Overview
Senior Manufacturing Engineer role at GKN Aerospace. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will work on several value streams within current programmes developing new and existing manufacturing processes whilst supporting the day-to-day operations team at Luton. Occasional travel to visit equipment suppliers will be required. Core site hours are 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 - 12:30 Friday.
As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, working across Civil and Defence business lines.
Responsibilities
* Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production.
* Design processes to a high level of process capability using the Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
* Develop, document and optimise new and existing manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and Process Specifications.
* 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 MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered.
* Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience.
* Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems.
* Reduce process driven scrap and rework with continuous improvement activities.
* Establish appropriate new process controls and improve existing ones.
* Ensure compliance with the company’s Environmental, Health & Safety and Energy procedures.
What you'll bring
Essential
* Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace.
* Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry.
* Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability.
* Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys techniques.
* Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D.
Desirable
* Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation Kaizen activities such as 5S.
* Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials.
* Specification interpretation experience.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
* Industry Leading Pension Scheme with employer 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
* Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting
* Enhanced family friendly leave
* A collaborative, dynamic working environment
Notes: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.
Additional information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch.
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