Senior Manufacturing Engineer- Industrial Lead

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 and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job Summary Join GKN Aerospace as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, playing a key role in the development and industrialisation of cutting-edge Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technology.You’ll be responsible to provide technical expertise at a local project level for operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defects. Develop and deliver the Manufacturing Engineering deliverables in align with Lifecycle Gate Management Procedure, whilst delivering to programme constraints.The role will require up to 50%, across UK, Central Europe, Mexico and USA.Job Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies, championing a safety-first mindsetProvide technical expertise for the development and deployment of advanced manufacturing processes, tooling, and materialsLead process industrialisation, ensuring high levels of process capability and efficiencySolve vendor quality and scheduling issues, working closely with suppliersImplement Lean initiatives to continuously improve manufacturing processesBuild strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring seamless project executionManufacturing Engineering – Lead process planning, first article development, and production implementationTooling Engineering – Design and deploy high-precision tooling for efficient productionMaterials and Processes – Drive material selection, process optimisation, and quality improvementsQuality Engineering – Conduct root cause analysis, corrective actions, and compliance activitiesIndustrial Engineering – Implement Lean production layouts and new product industrialisationConfiguration Management – Maintain accurate documentation, data integrity, and process improvementsWhat You''ll Bring To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:Essential:Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical EngineeringMinimum 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a regulated industryProven expertise in Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt)Strong knowledge of quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000)Experience in process planning, tooling design, materials selection, or quality engineeringExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable:Experience in Project/Program ManagementFamiliarity with AS9145 APQP processes or equivalentWhat We''ll Offer! Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:Competitive salary dependant on experienceOpportunity to earn up to 15% bonusHybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office workingIndustry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basisLife Assurance 8 x salary25days holiday + bank holidaysIncome protectionShopping discountsCycle To Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll 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 WorkingEveryone 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and ..... full job details .....