Associate Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

In this role, you participate in operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. You implement robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

What you'll do

We are seeking a motivated Associate Manufacturing Engineer to work in the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics wiring production program in Fokker Elmo Facilities in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. In this role, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and support the Manufacturing Engineering Team based in Papendrecht, the Netherlands. As a Associate Manufacturing Engineer, you will process Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) product change projects, primarily driven by major design modifications of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II – a single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth fighter aircraft. Your work will directly contribute to the successful implementation of product changes, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, timelines, and safety standards.

Alongside the above you’ll be responsible for
•    Creating work package parts and instructions.
•    Entering, and registering changes in the product instructions.
•    Supplying the necessary logistical material overviews in our ERP/ Baan system.
•    Supporting production in the foreign branches.
•    Making improvement proposals regarding the production process, methods and techniques.
•    Determining the necessary materials and tools for production

What we'll offer

We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.

Furthermore, we will offer you:
•    The role is in Grade G, and according to the CLA Metalektro,
•    8% holiday allowance,
•    40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro (27 holidays and 13 ADV days),
•    An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance,
•    A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.

What you'll bring

•    Minimum Secondary Vocational Education and Training in the direction of engineering or electrical engineering, or equivalent.
•    0-2 years’ experience in complex technical work environment. 
•    Good command of the English language, speaking and writing, Dutch is a plus.
•    Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
•    Thinks in solutions, contributes solutions, and assists in applying those solutions where necessary.
•    Possesses good communication skills.
•    Above all we are looking for people who want to start a conversation with us, to see if there’s a match between you and us. Maybe we can make a match with different educations and trainings. 
 

Who we are

Fokker Elmo, part of GKN Aerospace, is a leading player in the design, manufacturing and support for the Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) for Aerospace and Defense programs To make the wiring harnesses, we have everything in-house from start to finish. From complete engineering to our final product, the ready-to-use wiring harnesses, we do this for well-known aircraft manufacturers such as Airbus, Collins Aerospace and Lockheed-Martin. We produce these wiring harnesses worldwide at several sites. In Papendrecht we have approximately 1200 employees. This is what Fokker Elmo is all about: quality and therefore airworthiness.

How to apply

Please apply online by sending us your cv and Cover Letter. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact Glenn Duggert, Talent Acquisition, via glenn.duggert@fokker.com.