GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 38 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald van £3,35 miljard in 2023. Wij ontwerpen en produceren innovatieve slimme ruimtevaartsystemen en componenten. Elke keer dat je per vliegtuig reist, is het waarschijnlijk dat GKN je op weg helpt.
We zijn op zoek naar mensen die een verschil willen maken, getalenteerde medewerkers met de vaardigheden en passies om het beste te worden in wat ze doen.
Job Summary
GKN Aerospace is a global market leader in the aerospace industry. With 38 production locations in 12 countries, we supply parts to more than 90% of all aircraft and engine manufacturers worldwide. One of our leading sites is located in Papendrecht: GKN Fokker Aerostructures. Here, we design and manufacture high-performance aircraft parts, also known as aerostructures – these are the load-bearing parts of an aircraft, such as wing components, fuselage panels, and tail sections. The operation takes place in 4 production units, totaling 550 FTE.
The Maintenance Department (16 FTE) is responsible for the management and maintenance of the machinery, consisting of 1700 machines and installations, ranging from column drilling machines to 5-axis CNC milling machines, robots, and automated lines for the chemical processing of aluminum.
For the automated line of the Surface Treatment unit, we are looking for a Maintenance Engineer.
Job Responsibilities
1. Responsible for the management and maintenance of the machines and installations of the Surface Treatment department
2. Analyzing (complex) malfunctions, malfunction patterns, engineering, and setting up/project management of maintenance projects
3. Initiate and co-ordinate modifications to the installations in close consultation with the process specialists of the Surface Treatment department
4. Translating policies and analyses into maintenance models (Ultimo)
5. Technical coaching of mechanics and Service Engineers
6. Conducting HAZOPs, FMEAs, and other technical safety evaluations
7. Managing external firms
8. Reporting and advising management regarding the safety and reliability of the line, modifications, and investments
Job Qualifications
Must have
9. Relevant technical Bachelor degree (HBO)
10. Knowledge of mechanics, electrical engineering, pneumatics, hydraulics, chemistry
11. Knowledge of or affinity with the applied production processes, such as anodizing of aluminum and chemical milling
12. 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
13. Good knowledge of the Dutch and English language, both spoken and written
14. Good communication skills
15. Analytical ability
Nice to have
16. Knowledge of PLC control technology
What is in it for you?
Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is truly a challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your technical and personal development.Furthermore, we offer to you:
17. A gross monthly salary based on the CLA Metalektro Grade K and in line with your experience and qualifications,
18. 8% holiday allowance,
19. 40 paid holidays for full-time employment,
20. Working conditions according to the CLA Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
21. A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a pleasant atmosphere.
Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you are on board, you never know where your career journey may take you!
How to apply
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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