Manufacturing Engineer FAI Assembly

The Vacancy: Manufacturing Engineer FAI

GKN Aerospace is seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer FAI to join the Assembly team of the Manufacturing Engineering department in Papendrecht, Netherlands. As FAI Engineer you are responsible for planning, executing, and documenting First Article Inspections to ensure that manufactured components meet design specifications and quality standards. This role is critical in validating production processes and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements such as AS9102.

*Note: position internally referred as Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain the FAI-process according to AS9102,
• Preparation of FAIR plans: Identify requirements (including balloon drawings and characteristic matrix), determine the type of FAIR (full or delta), develop the FAIR control plan and select parts,
• Form 1, 2, and 3 completion. Validate test reports, certifications, and process documents,
• FAI planning liaison with ME’s, OPS, QC and Programme,
• FAIR plan approval by programs or customers, along with status reporting and updates,
• Clear communication of data collection points i.a.w. Quality Control Plan,
• Manage portfolio of new and backlog FAI parts,
• Process support,
• Metrics reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology),
• 5+ years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing industry (e.g. aerospace, medical equipment, etc.),
• Familiarity with materials, processes, and special processes relevant to high-precision metal manufacturing, with preference for aerospace industry experience,
• Hands-on experience with metrology tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges. Experience with CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and software (Zeiss Calypso),
• Strong understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Pareto charts, histograms). AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145 standards training,
• Working knowledge of FAI software: NETInspect, DISCUS,
• Good understanding of GD&T (ISO1101/ASME Y14.5M),
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, operators and other team members (manufacturing, operations, design, suppliers, and customers). Organizational skills to manage multiple FAIRs in parallel. Ability to work under pressure with tight delivery timelines.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis (for discrepancies found during FAI).

What We'll Offer

A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. As a Manufacturing Engineer FAI, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A gross salary up to €5.561,- per month, based on the CAO Metalektro (salary scale K) and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

Extra info

You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Edgar Dekker at edgar.dekker@fokker.com.

Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 4 weeks.
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