Manufacturing Engineer

Material Solutions is a business area within GKN Aerospace Engines. As a part of GKN Aerospace we bring unique knowledge about fabrication and additive processes. Material Solutions combines this knowledge with innovative engineering skills, pushing sustainable manufacturing forward.

We are seeking a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineer to establish and optimize production processes with focus on Additive Manufacturing, welding, NDT, Machining and Inspection.  

Main Responsibilities:

• Qualify products and processes against Aerospace standards and Customer specifiactions.
• Operation planning from drawing to finished part.
• Preparation and maintenance of operation documentation.
• Product follow-up/monitoring.
• Assisting in daily operational production.
• Communication with customers and suppliers.
• Calculation and initiation of new products.
• Proactively work on the introduction of new processes, technology, and Industry 4.0.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop "best practices" for robust solutions related to standardized machining operations.
• Focus on Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) and quality requirements from the aerospace standard AS9100, including the implementation of ZDM tools from the APQP model.
• Prioritize Safety & Quality above all.
• Extensive use of database-supported systems for operation planning, modeling, and CNC programming is applied.
   

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Preferably a combination of a trade certificate and higher education – 3-5 years within the fields of mechanical/Material/system engineering/workshop technology/mechatronics.
• Ideally, 3-5 years of practical experience from a manufacturing company. 
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing.
• Experience in project work and project management.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably TeamCenter (TCM) and SAP.
• Familiarity with measurement techniques and drawing req. interpretation.
• Familiarity with Quality work and experience in:
  • Root cause analysis
  • Practical problem solving
  • Statistical process control
  • Risk management, PFMEA
  • Lean work
• Knowledge and experience in material technology.
• Excellent language skills in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work structured, independently, and across disciplines.
   

We Offer:
Competitive terms and bonus arrangements, as well as good pension and insurance schemes. With our 400 employees, we are large enough to provide you with development opportunities and small enough for you to be seen, heard, and taken care of. And last but not least, skilled and dedicated employees who all contribute to a excellent working environment!

Candidates will, as part of the recruitment process, be assessed in accordance with the U.S. Export Regulations International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). ITAR and EAR impose restrictions on certain countries of birth and nationalities.