Production Technical Support Engineer
Datum: 17 apr. 2024
Plaats: Papendrecht, NL
Bedrijf: GKN Aerospace Careers
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 33 manufacturing locations in 12 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.
About the opportunity
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.
About the job
As our Production Technical Support Engineer (Sr Manufacturing Engineer-Tooling) you support operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect, enabling tooling solutions. You are accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing processes through the design, development and introduction of tooling solutions for part fabrication and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
As Production Technical Support Engineer you are responsible for/to:
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health. Safety and Environmental policies and standards;
• Develop tooling solutions to complex problems;
• Technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to tooling vendor schedule and/or quality;
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances;
• The implementation of tooling, from original concept through to production. Design this tooling for high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such;
• Being accountable for tooling development, tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, and implementation;
• Delivering measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational & Program goals;
• Maintaining positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers;
• Continuously improving production processes by implementing Lean initiatives;
• Creating developing & providing training to colleagues.
Job Qualifications
• Minimal MBO educational level in field of Electrical or Mechanical discipline
• Minimal 5 years of (related) technical industry experience
• Extensive knowledge experience (> 5 years) in the field of electrical assembly and the content of MDPs is a strong advantage
• Knowledge of our organization, procedures, regulations, technical manuals, drawing, planning and quality systems
• Strong team player and communication skills.
• Besides some proficiency in the Dutch language, professional knowledge of English verbally and in writing is required.
• Knowledge of and experience with the BaaN ERP system is a plus
• Knowledge of and experience with the WDMS system
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing system, preferably at Green-Belt level is a plus.
What we do at Fokker Elmo/ GKN Aerospace?
At Fokker ELMO, we make wiring harnesses for aircraft, which connect all the electrical systems in an aircraft. 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 Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed-Martin for both civil and military aircraft. We produce these wiring harnesses worldwide at several sites. In Hoogerheide we have around 800 people. This is what Fokker ELMO is all about: quality and therefore airworthiness.
What we offer you
Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:
• Holiday Allowance – 8%
• 27 days holiday + 13 ADV
• Commuting Allowance
• Applicable Conditions; CLA Metalekro and Fokker Handbook
• Pension – Fully meeting the provisions of the PME pension fund of the metal industry
• An opportunity to earn profit dependent bonus
• Discount on Additional Health Insurance package
• Voluntary Other Insurances
To make your start as successful as possible, we will provide you with an extensive training program. The content and duration of this depends on the role and experience you bring and will take place at our location in Hoogerheide.
After this familiarisation period, during which you will get to know the processes within Fokker Elmo extensively, you will start work in Papendrecht in collaboration with colleagues! To make your start as successful as possible, we will provide you with an extensive training program.
The content and duration of this depends on the role and experience you bring and will take place at our location in Hoogerheide. After this induction period, during which you will get to know the processes within Fokker Elmo extensively, you will start working together with colleagues in Papendrecht!
Questions or Apply directly?
Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation 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 email – glenn.duggert@fokker.com.
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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