Industrial Engineer (Data Scientist)

Date: Apr 15, 2024

Location: East Cowes, GB

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 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

 

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking a talented Full Stack Data Scientist to join our Data & Analytics Office. In this role, you will collaborate closely with IT and data other data scientists to efficiently extract, structure, and utilize data from across the business. As a bridge between raw data sources and data consumers, you will play a key role in enabling the use of data in our daily operations.

Job Responsibilities

 

Data Engineering

 

  • Database Architecture: Design and structure databases for efficient data storage, management, and retrieval specific to business needs.
  • Database Querying: Write and execute queries to retrieve and manipulate data in a database, utilising SQL and Python.
  • Database Population: Add or import data into databases, ensuring proper organisation and storage.
  • Data Exploration: Analyse datasets to discover patterns, insights, or characteristics, using statistical analysis and visualisation tools.
  • Data Quality: Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data within systems or databases.
  • Data Cleaning: Identify and correct errors or inconsistencies in data to enhance its quality and usefulness.
  • Data Transformation/Feature Creation: Convert raw data into formats more suitable for analysis and create new data features for analytical tasks.
  • Data Pipelining: Create and manage workflows that automatically move and process data through different stages in a continuous, automated manner.
  • Tool Automation: Develop software tools or scripts according to business needs.

Software development

  • Front-end/Web-app Development: Design and develop user interfaces and experiences for web applications with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

 

Analytics

  • Data Analytics: Examine datasets to derive conclusions and insights using statistical analysis and machine learning techniques.
  • ML Development: Create and train machine learning models, including algorithm selection, feature engineering, and model tuning.
  • API Development: Design and implement application programming interfaces for software applications communication.

Job Qualifications

 

To be successful in this role:

  • You will have a good understanding of the aerospace (or similar) engineering and/or manufacturing industry;
  • You will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of initiative and an extraordinary ability to analyse complex problems, think creatively, and devise innovative solutions under pressure.
  • Your curiosity, combined with a continuing desire for knowledge and self-improvement, is evidenced by a track-record of acquiring new skills and adapting to new challenges.
  • You easily gain a clear understanding of organisational needs, contributing insights for strategic planning and alignment.
  • You have a consistent track record of striving for and achieving the highest standards in all endeavors, coupled with a strong sense of integrity.
  • You demonstrate leadership qualities and are able to guide teams effectively, fostering a positive work environment.
  • You communicate complex ideas in a clear manner.
  • You are able to stay focused and productive in fast-paced or uncertain situations, adapting well to change.
  • You hold at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.

 

This is a full-time position with a start date as soon as possible. If you have a passion for data science and want to make a real impact in our business, apply now!

What's in it for you?

 

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

 

•    Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
•    Life Assurance 8 x salary
•    190 hours holiday + bank holidays
•    Income protection
•    Shopping discounts
•    Cycle To Work Scheme
•    Employee Assistance Programme
•    A 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 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’ last year.  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. ​

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