Aerospace CapEx Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Automation

GKN Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry leading pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at its Filton site in Bristol to lead CapEx projects involving new production equipment and automated systems. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving projects to completion. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in CapEx project management in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and an industry-leading pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a relevant engineering degree.
• Proven experience in CapEx project management within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing.
• Practical experience with industrial equipment, automation systems, robotics, machining or assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead CapEx projects for new production equipment in aerospace.
• Prepare detailed equipment specifications meeting aerospace standards.
• Drive projects to completion, on time and on budget.

Skills

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering

Experience in CapEx project management

Practical experience with industrial equipment

Education

Relevant engineering degree (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical)

Job description

GKN Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at its Filton site in Bristol to lead CapEx projects involving new production equipment and automated systems. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving projects to completion. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree and experience in CapEx project management in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible hours, and an industry-leading pension scheme.