Process Engineer

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The vacancy: Process Engineer

We are looking for a motivated Process Engineer to join the surface treatment and enhancement of Fokker Landing Gear in Papendrecht. In this role, you will support and help maintain processes such as electroplating (chrome, nickel, cadmium), NDT inspections, shot-peening, and painting for landing gear components.

We’re particularly looking for a strong team player with excellent communication skills, enabling them to collaborate effectively with other departments and assist in troubleshooting in the workshop. Additionally, we are seeking a Process Engineer eager to grow into a shot-peening specialist for our automated systems. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for process improvement, the ability to create and maintain SOPs, and experience supporting audits.

Note: position internally referred to as Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Processes

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear (FLG) designs, develops, manufactures, and assembles complete landing gears, as well as the repair and overhaul of systems in use. FLG manufactures parts for the Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the multipurpose NH90 helicopter. For a Dutch aviation company of this size, we have acquired a unique position in the F-35 (JSF) program based on our design and development capabilities.

What you'll do

• Analyzing product specifications, defining methods for processing, and drawing up process- and processing instructions for products which will be galvanized, NDT, painted, and shot-peened;
• Managing tooling design and production;
• Analyzing, understanding, and solving deviations in the production process in a structured manner;
• Developing and improving processes and production methods;
• Introducing and supporting the start-up of new processes;
• Training operators and spreading knowledge within the organization;
• Participate in project teams, audits, and consultations with customers and suppliers as an expert on galvanic processes.

What you'll bring

• Completed an applied engineering undergrad or master's (HBO/WO) in Chemical Technology with a passion or background for mechanical engineering (metallurgical);
• Relevant knowledge and experience in electroplating process techniques;
• Relevant knowledge and experience with NDT, shot-peen, and paint processes;
• Strong documentation/reporting skills;
• Analytical, accurate and a mindset for high quality;
• Pragmatic and a solution-oriented attitude;
• Hands-on attitude and mindset.
• Good knowledge of the English language, both writing and speaking;
• Basic knowledge of Dutch is appreciated.

What we'll offer

You will bring your passion and expertise, and we will offer you a career journey where challenges become opportunities and where possibilities expand on a global level. GKN Fokker is renowned for pushing boundaries in our industry, and you will contribute to our mission of becoming the aerospace industry's most trusted partner. As a Process Engineer, you will join a dynamic, international team of experts, benefiting from the tools, the experience, and the unwavering commitment to nurturing your technical and personal development.

Beyond the tangible perks, we offer a wealth of opportunities to support your career growth through ongoing learning and development initiatives. Join our global family at GKN Fokker, where your journey is bound to be as rewarding as it is meaningful!

Curious about the application process? It's simple! For any queries, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Marina Monogyiou, at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com. Anticipate an initial chat with Marina, followed by 1 or 2 online or face-to-face interviews with the hiring manager and team members.

At GKN Fokker, we welcome everyone to join our journey. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, coupled with our adherence to five powerful principles, has cultivated an environment where individuals can thrive. We're dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process, so if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage, reach out and let us know.

Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners, and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 4 weeks.

Due to privacy, we only accepted applications via our career website.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization 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.

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