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
At GKN Aerospace, we’re committed to delivering high-quality components through a reliable and compliant supply chain. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our suppliers meet performance expectations, comply with industry standards, and continuously improve. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across teams, solving problems, and driving measurable results.
What You'll Be Doing
Supplier Oversight
1. Conduct audits (quality system, process, product) to evaluate supplier compliance
2. Monitor supplier performance and maintain metrics for internal and external reporting
3. Identify risks and lead improvement initiatives to reduce cost of poor quality
Quality Assurance
4. Flow down quality requirements to suppliers
5. Review and approve first article inspections (AS9102)
6. Partner with Receiving Inspection to reduce incoming defects
7. Investigate recurring issues and issue SCARs when necessary
8. Track corrective actions to closure
Supplier Development
9. Assess manufacturability of components and provide technical guidance
10. Support suppliers in implementing process improvements
11. Maintain the Approved Supplier Listing (ASL) and ensure timely renewals
12. Confirm control plans and resources are in place for critical suppliers
Cross-Functional Collaboration
13. Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality
14. Assist with packaging and receiving issues
15. Support internal audits and contribute to procedure development
16. Help foster a proactive, improvement-focused culture
What You'll Need
17. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Will consider 8+ years of professional experience in manufacturing supplier quality, in lieu of degree.
18. 2+ years of suppiler quality engineering experience in a manufacturing.
Experience with:
19. GD&T First article inspection (AS9102) MRB/non-conforming parts Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
20. Willingness to work weekends as needed
21. Ability to travel up to 25%
22. Must be eligible to work under ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
23. ASQ Certification
24. Quality Accreditation (i.e., Internal Auditor, QMS)
25. Lean and Continuous Improvement skills with background/certification in Lean Six Sigma
26. Green belt or black belt certification
What We Offer
27. Competitive compensation and benefits
28. Opportunities for professional development and certification
29. A collaborative environment focused on quality and innovation
30. A chance to make a meaningful impact in aerospace manufacturing
Compensation Data
Compensation Range: $100,588.00 - $150,883.00
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.