Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

Job Summary

As part of the Projects team supporting the transfer of aircraft programs to a new GKN manufacturing site, the Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for creating a work transfer package and leading the subsequent host site training, FAI and qualification.

Job Responsibilities

• Review compiled work packages – including drawings, manufacturing instructions (e.g. SOPs) and related quality, process and production documentation.
• Understand product Key Characteristics and current manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Assist in the creation and validation of product-specific manufacturing tooling and equipment for the new production site.
• Assist in the specification of process plant and equipment and the selection of vendors of such equipment.
• Liaise closely with the engineering team for new products to be deployed in a manufacturing environment, ensuring the most efficient process route and process is selected / deployed;
• Creation of Transfer of Work (ToW) documentation within AS9145 / APQP framework.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma continuous improvement methodology to all areas as appropriate;