Manufacturing Engineer FAI Assembly

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set 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.

The Vacancy: Manufacturing Engineer FAI

GKN Aerospace is seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Engineer FAI to join the Assembly team of the Manufacturing Engineering department in Papendrecht, Netherlands. As FAI Engineer, you are responsible for planning, executing, and documenting First Article Inspections to ensure that manufactured components meet design specifications and quality standards. This role is critical in validating production processes and ensuring compliance with customer and industry requirements such as AS9102.

*Note: position internally referred as Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain the FAI-process according to AS9102.
• Preparation of FAIR plans: Identify requirements (including balloon drawings and characteristic matrix), determine the type of FAIR (full or delta), develop the FAIR control plan and select parts.
• Form 1, 2, and 3 completion. Validate test reports, certifications, and process documents.
• FAI planning liaison with ME’s, OPS, QC and Programme.
• FAIR plan approval by programs or customers, along with status reporting and updates.
• Clear communication of data collection points in accordance with the Quality Control Plan.
• Manage portfolio of new and backlog FAI parts.
• Process support.
• Metrics reporting.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Aerospace, Mechanical, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology).
• 5+ years’ experience in a regulated manufacturing industry (e.g. aerospace, medical equipment, etc.).
• Familiarity with materials, processes, and special processes relevant to high-precision metal manufacturing, with preference for aerospace industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with metrology tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges. Experience with CMMs (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and software (Zeiss Calypso).
• Strong understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Pareto charts, histograms). AS9100, AS9102 and AS9145 standards training.
• Working knowledge of FAI software: NETInspect, DISCUS.
• Good understanding of GD&T (ISO1101/ASME Y14.5M).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, operators and other team members (manufacturing, operations, design, suppliers, and customers).
• Organizational skills to manage multiple FAIRs in parallel. Ability to work under pressure with tight delivery timelines.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis (for discrepancies found during FAI).

What We'll Offer

• A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build.
• A gross salary up to €5.561,- per month, based on the CAO Metalektro (salary scale K) and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment.
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

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?

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