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Manufacturing engineering technician - materials & processes (metallics & chemistry)

Birmingham (West Midlands)
GKN Aerospace
Engineering technician
Posted: 14 June
The role

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

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician with ideally (but not essential), specialist knowledge and experience in industrial paints and coatings, to join our busy team here in our East Cowes facility.

Previous experience within the aerospace manufacturing industry would be preferred, but applications from people with experience in similar industries (marine, automotive etc.) will be equally welcomed.

We will also welcome applications from those looking to begin a career in Materials Engineering and we can offer training, education and mentoring as a career kick start.

Job Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the implementation of Materials and Process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production.
  • Deploying these processes with a high degree of process capability, utilising the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.
  • Technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
  • Resolving issues pertaining to vendor quality.
  • Providing specialist knowledge to production activities, with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality, and the reduction of non-conforming parts.
  • Monitoring of production by both test and audit, ensuring robust process selection, implementation, and control.
  • Supporting the delivery and deployment of a robust, repeatable, and reliable manufacturing process that meets all the requirements
  • Job Qualifications

    Suitable candidates must be able to demonstrate:

    ESSENTIAL

  • Some previous experience working within the Aerospace (or similar) Manufacturing Industry
  • A good standard of education in an Engineering related subject (Materials Sciencequalifications would be ideal, but not essential)
  • A demonstrable desire and ability to learn and develop
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to write reports and make presentations
  • Proven ability to work and to deliver under own initiative
  • Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment
  • DESIRABLE

  • Understanding of sprayed coatings, such as paints, although other similar coatings would be considered.
  • Ability to create technical documents.
  • Experience in the review and development of manufacturing methods
  • Experience of lab-based materials testing
  • Experience or working within an ISO9001 or NADCAP environment.
  • 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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