Manufacturing Engineer Sheet Metal

About the role

Company: GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and support both operational and development programs. You will apply your engineering expertise to develop robust manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect execution, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Summary

GKN Aerospace is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and support both operational and development programs. You will apply your engineering expertise to develop robust manufacturing processes, drive zero-defect execution, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do

General

• Demonstrate a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems for GKN Aerospace, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and production integration.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions to eliminate non-conformances.
• Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing initiatives.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Develop manufacturing process solutions for complex products.
• Lead production planning from concept through full-rate production using GKN Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tools to achieve high process capability.
• Support product development, first article builds, configuration changes, and define and implement build processes.
• Own end-to-end process responsibility for the assigned manufacturing area.
• Maintain and update all process documentation.
• Oversee tooling, machinery, and material flow within the area.
• Manage gauges and measurement controls to ensure product quality.
• Lead Lean initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day process issues.
• Drive improvement actions focused on labor & overhead, scrap reduction, quality, and productivity.
• Support innovation and advanced projects led by the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) with at least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to identify technical issues, propose solutions, and apply non-routine analysis.
• Competent in your field, with growing skills across related areas; able to provide technical input and represent the business with customers and suppliers.
• Results-driven, meeting deadlines while continuously seeking process improvements.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Collaboration & Influence

• Active participant in the global technical community, with understanding of interactions across business functions and organizational culture.
• Works independently, supervises others, and applies technical knowledge across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness and supports the broader technical community.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Builds strong working relationships through teamwork, influence, coaching, and leadership.
• Leads by example and contributes to project planning and knowledge sharing.

Desirable

• Experience in Project or Program Management.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.

What We Will Offer

We are committed to offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities, a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that you will be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will 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 your career journey may take you!