Senior Engineer - Materials & Special Processes

Job Summary

The Materials and Processes Department (M&P) is an integral part of the Design Engineering function. Acting in cooperation with Design and Stress disciplines, the M&P department provides knowledge, expertise and support on materials and manufacturing processes to all engineering activities, along with support of product development and manufacturing activities.

For this role we are looking for an experienced professional who can support both production activities and technology programmes (approx. 50% each).

This is a key role that will support GKN sites in Bristol covering Western Approach as well as all related activities in our Global Technology Centre, dividing the working week between the two sites.

How You'll Contribute

As Senior Engineer Materials & Processes you will be responsible for the following:

• Support operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilising engineering and problem-solving skills
• Accountable for delivering robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly
• Promote GKN’s technical capability globally to the broader technical eco-system, including customers, suppliers and steering groups
• Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements
• Prepare and define tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes
• Define activities in a project-oriented fashion with identification of deliverables, milestones and associated planning
• Provide troubleshooting and production support on composite materials part manufacturing
• Handle non-conformances related to the expertise area
• Interface with customers on a technical (M&P) level
• Maintain contacts with suppliers regarding alternatives/new products
• Write, review and approve M&P documentation including tease and qualification plans and reports
• Advise on the selection, testing, evaluation and qualification of materials and processes
• Lead projects or work packages
• Support production activities 

What you'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• BSc /MSc in one of the following skill areas: Chemistry/ Materials Science / Aerospace Engineering 
• Knowledge of or experience in composite materials (manufacturing processes, qualification, handling of production deviations)
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience within an aerospace environment
• Experience with quality systems, specifications and standards
• Team player at all levels in the company, pro-active attitude, but also capable of acting on an individual basis and reporting back to the relevant parties within GKN

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board, you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Up to 15% Bonus
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment