Engineer - Sustaining

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

At GKN Aerospace, the Technology & Engineering (T&E) department of GKN/Fokker Landing Gear is seeking an Engineer - Sustaining for the NH90 Helicopter program. This multidisciplinary role requires a blend of technical knowledge and organizational skills. Prior technical experience in aerospace or a comparable environment is preferred but not required.

Job Summary

The Department & Program

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Aerospace, handles the design, development, production, assembly, and maintenance/overhaul (MRO) of complete landing gear systems and intermediate gearboxes for the NH90 helicopter. The T&E department manages all engineering activities, including new program proposals, system upgrades, manufacturing support, and end-user assistance. The NH90 Engineering team consists of experts in Stress, Design, Systems Engineering, and Integrated Logistic Support who collaborate to maintain the globally operating fleet.

What you'll do

• Evaluate non-conforming parts and production variations against functional, stress, and fatigue requirements, and review and sign off on resolutions proposed by suppliers or production engineers.
• Use root cause analysis and practical problem-solving to resolve qualified design anomalies and variations across product, assembly, and manufacturing data.
• Translate fixes into existing design definitions, and execute engineering changes to existing product lines.
• Oversee and approve manufacturing production and planning schedules specifically for critical parts.
• Provide technical engineering expertise directly to the factory floor, customer support teams, and global end-users.
• Work closely with the wider engineering team (Stress, Design, Systems, and Logistics) to review issues and maintain fleet readiness.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor or Master in Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• A critical and independent mind set.
• Conscious of quality and applicable processes.
• Experienced in writing technical documentation in English.
• Good analytical skills including experience in the area of Stress & Fatigue.

Nice to have

• Affinity and experience with transmission gear boxes and related tribology aspects.
• Work experience in a technical function in aerospace or a comparable environment.
• Knowledge of materials and processes, preferably in an aerospace environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic aerospace components.

What we'll offer

We are committed to offering you a challenge as well as a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer you a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. We will support and promote your professional and personal development.

• The role is in Grade K and according to the CLA Metalektro.
• 8% holiday allowance.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment in line with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro.
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance.
• A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Next to the attractive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities.