Manufacturing Engineer Sub-Assembly

Vacancy

A position has become vacant within our Manufacturing Engineering (ME) department for an enthusiastic and experienced ME Assembly and Sub-Assembly. We are looking for a new colleague with passion for and experience in assembly, preferably in Aviation and/or the Aerospace Industry. Within this position, you are part of the Manufacturing Engineering team and the first Point of Contact for complex Technical Issues on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Main point of Contact for technical issues in both the sub-assembly and the assembly shop floor. Act proactively as a troubleshooter and resolve issues quickly.
• Responsible for the preparation and managing of robust and capable (sub-)assembly process routings.
• Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
• Investigate product deviations and handle them. Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Implement Lean initiatives with regard to optimizing the general performance.
• Take the lead in consulting other disciplines (e.g. Process Engineering, Quality, Production Operators and Procurement) when solving technical query’s.

• In consultation with technicians and operators, innovate, develop, improve and implement tooling and equipment for process optimization.
• Advice and coach mechanics and technicians by providing on the job training and support.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Take Safety and Quality as a priority within your own function, the department and the company.

Your Profile

• Technical Bachelor or Master, preferably in Aerospace or Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as an engineer in an assembly environment
• Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialization) & existing production process improvements
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organization
• Proactive approach to work, taking the initiative whenever possible
• Working knowledge of LEAN Six Sigma processes and practices
• Green/Black belt certification is a plus
• Good quality mind-set and strong documentation/reporting skills
• Good communicative skills
• Experience with ERP systems

Our Offer

We offer an innovative and international environment in which we work in a High Tech organization with a rich history in the field of aircraft construction. Our organization exudes a passion for technology and our employees are rightfully proud of what they develop and build. Within Fokker Landing Gear you get every opportunity to build your career and personal development. In addition, we offer a package that complies with the market conditions of employment, based on the CLA Metalektro.

Company

Fokker Landing Gear is part of GKN Aerospace, the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

Fokker Landing Gear has around 350 FTE and is designs, develops produces, assemblies and maintenance complete landing gear systems. We supply our products to leading aerospace companies and our products are used in the Apache helicopter, F-35 Lightning II (JSF), Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, the UAV MQ9 and the multipurpose NH90 helicopter.

Interested?!

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you like the position? Please respond through the GKN job site.You also contact Eelco Bosscher, via eelco.bosscher@fokker.com