Company Overview
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 globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Description: It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. GKN's Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state-of-the-art technology research and manufacturing process development facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel‑efficient aircraft. It includes a collaborative space for research and development with universities, the UK's CATAPULT network and GKN Aerospaces UK supply chain, to help strengthen aerospace technology and support the UK's Industrial strategy. The Engineering Team Lead will be based at our GTC site in Bristol or in Cowes Isle of Wight, this is a newly created position for our development programmes in our defence portfolio.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of the Engineering Deliverables meeting the applicable Technical Requirements (including Manufacturability, Certification / Qualification Requirements) against agreed Schedule and Cost Objectives.
- Implementation and Execution of Cost & Schedule Control: NRC Planning, Tracking / Control and Reporting through Earned Value Management (EVM).
- Support Chief Engineer in the Execution of Programme Risk Management by identifying Technical Risks and determining associated Mitigation Actions.
- Initiating Corrective Measures in the Case of Deviations from the planned Schedule & Budget Objectives, Managing Change & Scope Control.
- Provides input to the internal Change Control Process, supporting the Chief Engineer in the Customer Change Control Board Process.
- Providing day‑to‑day Operational Management to the Engineering Project Team.
- Ensuring Application of effective (Design‑Build Team) Best/Working Practices & Standards and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement including Lean Initiatives.
- Contributing to establishing Knowledge and Experience (Knowledge Management, Tool and Process Enhancements and Lessons Learned) for the Function.
- Providing effective Communication within the (Programme) Team and with Stakeholders outside the Team.
- Acting as Link to other Internal Departments as Operations and Procurement to provide General Support and to achieve Specific Agreements on Manufacturing Philosophy, Design‑to‑Cost, Supplier Quotations, etc.
- Identification of Work Packages suitable for Off‑load to external Suppliers including drafting Statements of Work.
- Supporting Functional Heads in the PDP Process (Job Appraisals, Career Development Reviews).
- Managing complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature.
- Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision making process at all levels of the business.
- Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities.
Qualifications
- Essential: Bachelor or Master Degree in (Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent working and thinking Level gained through experience.
- High level of engineering functional knowledge across multiple disciplines in order to successfully manage/guide the project/programme technical team.
- Problem solving skills in both technical and programme management disciplines.
- Management of complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature.
- Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision making process at all levels of the business.
- Desirable: Experience in dealing with related functions (Operations/Production, Sales/Customer Relationship Management, Supplier Management and Development).
- Ability to mentor and coach Engineers in the Delivery of their specific task and supporting their professional growth.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships up to and including senior management level.
- Strong minded, convincing and committed, focused on delivery, must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Experience with UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) is required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus.
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis.
- Life Assurance 8 x salary.
- 25 days holiday, bank holidays.
- Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working.
- Income protection.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included).
- Shopping discounts.
- Cycle To Work Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
We want to see your career fly! Well 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're on board you never know where your career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving.
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.
