Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration, Solihull
Client: GKN Aerospace
Location: Solihull
Job Category: Manufacturing
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 43841d0a41a7
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
GKN Aerospace: Reimagining air travel by innovating for a sustainable future. With over 16,000 employees across 33 sites, serving major aircraft and engine manufacturers, and aiming for net zero greenhouse emissions by 2050, we offer a dynamic environment for your career growth.
Role Overview: As a Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration, you will support change management activities, interact with customers and suppliers, and manage engineering change processes within a fast-paced, strategic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and manage change requests, resolve system errors, and provide technical feedback.
* Manage complex projects from approval through to production and delivery.
* Identify process improvements to foster continuous improvement and lean practices.
* Analyze customer design proposals and assess the feasibility, cost, and lead time.
* Create and track change implementation plans.
* Manage stakeholder expectations and report setbacks.
* Develop and maintain engineering procedures and processes.
* Lead change review boards to introduce new processes.
Qualifications and Skills
* Ability to read engineering drawings.
* Knowledge of SAP ERP and Microsoft Office.
* Excellent communication and team skills.
* Attention to detail and organizational skills.
* Experience working under strict deadlines.
* HNC/HND or BSc in Engineering; CMII qualification preferred.
Additional Information
This is a site-based role; sponsorship is not offered. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to accessible recruitment processes.
What We Offer
* Competitive pension, life assurance, holiday entitlement, and benefits.
* Structured training and career development opportunities.
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