Job Description
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 work within S46 - Test Department of our Filton site, providing a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) service to various engineering functions.
How You'll Contribute
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
* Approving and managing PFD Level 2s and trainees
* Reviewing and approving Procedures, Instruction and Techniques
* Performing tests on various types of aircraft, and non-aircraft, materials, components and structures.
* Undertaking investigations on and into NDT related problems or issues
* Auditing of NDT Suppliers, including monitoring their accreditations, Nadcap etc.
* Reporting on NDT matters
In addition to:
* Supervising and, if necessary, training all levels of NDT resource
* Creating, reviewing and approving NDT Procedures, Instructions & Techniques
* Ensuring all relevant procedures, Instructions and Techniques are complied with
* Performing NDT Inspections
* Provide reports on NDT matters as required
* Communication with Customers and Suppliers as required
* Compliance with all Health & Safety requirements
What You'll Bring
The successful applicant must be Qualified to EN 4179 Level 3.
In addition to this, it would be desirable to possess:
* Knowledge of material specifications and their associated testing criterion
* Capable of producing concise reports
* Conversant with Microsoft Office IT Process
* Verbally proficient to discuss NDT and related matters with all levels of staff
What We'll Offer
Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:
* Competitive salary dependent 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?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
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