Industrial Manufacturing Engineering
Date: Jun 5, 2021
Location: Portsmouth, GB
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 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.
Job Summary
**This is a 6 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension**
GKN Aerospace – Portsmouth designs, develops, qualifies and manufactures a range of elastomeric products and associated systems for aerospace, military, marine and commercial applications.
The Industrial ME is to support operational and development Programs to deliver industrialization solutions utilizing superior engineering, lean and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable, balanced industrialization process solutions for the end to end value chain.
Job Responsibilities
- Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
- Responsible for industrial engineering support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
- Responsible for the implementation of industrial layout solutions, from original concept through to production. Design these processes implementing lean tools and methods in accordance with the GKN standard lean tool suite.
- Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate waste in the business.
- Accountable for input to new product quotes and manufacturing system change proposals including,
- Manage industrialization projects, leading both internal and external (vendor) resources
- Delivers measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational & Program goals.
- Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
- Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
Job Qualifications
- Technical expertise in Industrial Engineering
- Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements
- Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation
- Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Industrial Engineering.
- Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
- Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
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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