- Develop thorough production plans, encompassing task sequencing, resource allotment, and time projections
- Extend technical guidance and training to manufacturing personnel to ensure precise implementation of production procedures
- Facilitate the integration of new products into manufacturing, guaranteeing a seamless transition and successful scaling of production
- Undertake analyses of time and motion to pinpoint avenues for refining and streamlining processes
- Refine and enhance manufacturing methods to boost efficiency, trim expenses, and elevate product standards
- Foster collaboration with multifunctional teams, such as design engineering, procurement, and quality assurance, to ascertain the feasibility of new products for manufacturing
- Formulate and detail operational instructions, standardize operating procedures (SOPs), and craft process directives for manufacturing staff
- Scrutinize production data and performance indicators to pinpoint patterns, identify underlying issues, and pinpoint areas for enhancement
- Enact corrective and preventive measures to rectify process deviations, address non-compliance, and tackle quality concerns
- You will monitor the performance of the selected tool supplier's against project timescales, generating weekly reports and key performance indicators for management communication.
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The candidate will ensure the supplier's comply to the GKN procedures and will be responsible for liaison with the health and safety department and the validation of supplied technical files and UKCA marking requirements. The candidate must be prepared to travel domestically on weekly basis and on a less frequent basis, European travel will be necessary. - Competitive salary dependent on experience (Circa £50,000 inclusive of shift premium)
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 187.5 Hours holiday + bank holidays
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
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Manufacturing Engineer - Bristol, United Kingdom - GKN Aerospace
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, 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 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 Summary
A Truly Global Business
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.
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join us at our modern manufacturing facility in Western Approach. This site is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production, manufacturing composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircrafts.
The successful candidate will manage, control and expedite all activities associated with the manufacture and site commissioning of a complex suite of tooling, An advantage would be the knowledge on Composite Mandrels, Cure tools, machining fixtures and complex assembly fixtures and there supporting processes.
How You'll Contribute
The role exists to provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. You'll be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
In addition, you will be responsible for:
What You'll Bring
Ideally you'll be familiar with Airbus processes & procedures and AS9145 APQP process or equivalent, although a background in aerospace is also desirable but not essential.
In addition to this, the successful candidate will have:
Essential:
A sound knowledge of assembly methods and general machining and fabrication techniques
Minimum NVQ level 3 (or Equivalent) in an engineering discipline with relevant experience within a manufacturing setting
Desirable:
A working knowledge of aero structures drawings and process documentation
A understanding of composite manufacture
Project / Program Management
What We'll Offer
Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:
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. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you
We'll 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
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.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
