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Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering, Birmingham
Client:
GKN Aerospace
Location:
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
10
Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
Job Description:
Job Summary
The Quality Engineer will provide engineering capability to operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. They will be accountable for delivering robust manufacturing process technology related to materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
* Responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving Program Quality Plans.
* Perform root cause analysis, preventative and corrective actions to eliminate non-conformances using the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
* Manage product development, customer quality requirements, and first article development.
* Conduct supplier audits and assessments.
* Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.
* Develop technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, customers, and suppliers.
* Support manufacturing process development and integration for production.
* Use root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
* Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
* At least 1 year of Quality Engineering experience, including root cause analysis and corrective actions, with knowledge of composites manufacturing or university coursework in composite materials.
* Ability to work under ITAR/EAR regulations and program requirements.
Additional Qualifications:
* GKN experience
* Knowledge of quality systems like ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
* Training or experience in lean tools and techniques (Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA, Fishbone diagrams)
* Experience with Lean activities
* Experience in composites manufacturing, including academic studies
* Project or program management skills
* Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or similar
* Strong communication skills, both written and spoken in English
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