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Job Summary

Provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable

and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for

delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling,

part fabrication and assembly.

Job Responsibilities

General

Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN

Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.

Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems

within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.

Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration

for production.

Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate

non-conformances.

Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as

well as co-workers

Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

M&P

Responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and

solutions, from original concept through to production.

Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN

standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.

Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration

for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality.

Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of

improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts.

Incorporating process planning changes based on best practices.

Understanding the quality system and contributing towards improving the change

control process of ACS organization

Document responsibility for Manufacturing drawings, Manufacturing Work

Instruction, Routing Sheet, Specifications, Standard operating procedures,

Material definitions, Bill of materials and Special Process Instruction

Establish processes and systems to work efficiently between India and ANA sites.
Promote standardized way of working across sites by documenting and

propagating best practices.

All tasks undertaken will be addressed in line with defined ME procedures, to

achieve challenging targets

Job Qualifications

Experience of 7-12 yrs.

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification /

background (university degree) in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical,

Chemical)

Fully competent in own field of work, developing skills in other areas.
Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work
Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a

customer / supplier meeting

Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions
Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of

doing things

Understands situations by analysing them logically and uses information in a

systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution.

Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
Ability to define Manufacturing Drawings, Manufacturing Work Instruction,

Routing Sheet, Standard Operating Procedures, Specifications, Material

definitions, Bill of materials and Special Process Instruction.

Manufacturing Engineering change control process understanding and its

implementation.

Good knowledge of Quality System / OMS of a manufacturing organization

preferably Aerospace.

Generating FAI reports using AS9102 Rev B forms 1, 2 and 3.
Good skills with MS word, Excel and MS PowerPoint and ERP user level

experience.

Basic CAD software skills in CATIA or NX is a must
Good knowledge of PFMEA, Problem solving techniques and handling MRB's

preferred.

Experience in a multi-cultural environment and Shop floor is an added advantage.

Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the

interface with broader business functions

Competent member of the technical community with a good understanding of

other disciplines

Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others.
Applies knowledge and skills to a range of activities

Understands the formal and informal structure of the business

Provides support to the technical community and show commercial awareness at

local level

Recognises the culture and climate within the organisation

Develops working relationships through team work, influencing, leadership, coaching and

Personal Drive To Succeed

Sets example through own behaviour and attitude. Able to contribute to effective

project plans

Proactive approach demonstrated in team environment to achieve knowledge

management

Explains concepts to a variety of audiences and ensures meaning is understood
Creates formal networks with key-decision makers internally and externally
Coaches others to do their jobs better, take on new jobs and sustain their ability

to meet the business need

Carries out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to ensure

competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended

Develops new ideas

Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000

Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.

Desirable

Project / Program Management

Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent

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.

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