Job Description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

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It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.



At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft.





The successful applicant will be responsible for industrialising procurement projects within the supply chain.





This role is based at our Filton site, with the successful applicant working with a team of 3 engineers in a role that will require up to 25% travel to supplier businesses.

How You'll Contribute

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In this role, you will:




Lead supplier industrialisation activities Assure and monitor Product Risk mitigation and Quality planning/control at supplier (APQP, PPAP) Review Supplier First Article- Communicate to SQE at Designing Organisation (a SQE in a designing organisation also Approve the FAI) Perform/Follow up supplier assessments, industrial reviews and evaluations when qualified Support concurrent engineering between GKN and supplier (design for manufacturing) Support cost engineering/cost reduction Support with supplier tendering activity

What You'll Bring

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To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:





Essential:


Sufficient relevant experience in a heavily regulated environment Experience in New Product Introduction or supplier industrialisation activities Well organized and structured with strong skills to work both independently, and in a team Target-oriented and outgoing with good communication skills Experience and skilled with Microsoft office, and ERP systems (e.g SAP) Project management experience




Desirable:


Engineering degree or recognised apprenticeship in a relevant discipline Project management (Prince2 / PMP) Knowledge of APQP toolset and previous practical application Knowledge of aerospace products, processes and technologies

What We'll Offer

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Once you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:




Competitive salary dependant on experience Up to 15% Bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Total contribution up to 20%) Life Assurance 8 x salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family A collaborative, dynamic working environment




As well as a competitive package we'll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That's the beauty of being part of a global business, once you're on board you never know where you career journey may take you!


We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.



We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.



We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.