Senior Research Engineer – Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace invites applications for the Senior Research Engineer – Additive Manufacturing role.
Job Summary
We’re looking for a Senior Research Engineer to join our Additive Manufacturing team at our Global Technology Centre in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of additive manufacturing within aerospace.
As a Senior Research Engineer, you will draw on your diverse engineering background to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1‑6 range, and plan for industrial implementation. This is a full‑time permanent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of 12 research engineers, overseeing up to three direct reports.
Job Responsibilities
* Own aspects of ongoing development work, focusing on the path to industrial implementation.
* Have budget accountability for a Work Stream or Work Package.
* Contribute to multi‑year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required.
* Prepare Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases.
* Support or lead hands‑on development test work and development trials required to meet delivery objectives.
* Line manage core Technology Team members assigned to your Work Stream (1‑3) and oversee their yearly PDP process.
What You'll Bring
Essential
* Experience within the aerospace sector (or a highly regulated industry), ideally within an AS9100 qualified site.
* Engineering degree (or suitable relevant experience).
Desirable
* Direct experience in technology implementation.
* Experience with metal additive manufacturing (e.g., DED or other specialist processes).
* Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller streams.
* Network in Aerospace or Technology areas relevant to the role; ability to identify and engage in collaboration opportunities.
* Experience engaging with production teams and incorporating operational requirements.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus.
* Hybrid working allowing balance of home and office.
* Industry‑leading pension scheme (match up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis, up to 20% total).
* Life assurance 8× salary.
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Income protection.
* Shopping discounts.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Collaborative, dynamic working environment.
Additional information
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we provide an accessible recruitment process. We welcome all applicants. We will support your career progression through learning and development opportunities.
Location
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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