Associate Materials Engineer (Composites) – Drive Quality & Innovation

Gkn Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Birmingham seeks an Associate Materials Engineer (Composites) to join its manufacturing centre of excellence. You will monitor composite production, ensure robust processes, and deliver solutions across development and production, contributing to zero-defect manufacturing goals.

The role offers exposure to advanced materials engineering within a leading aerospace environment, with emphasis on problem solving, process capability, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Material Science degree or significant related industry experience.
• Sound background in composite materials engineering and processing methods in composites manufacturing.
• Experience of continuous improvement and Lean management.
• Proactive in regard to new developments of expertise.
• Good interpersonal skills with customers and suppliers.
• Proven ability to work and deliver under own initiative.
• Ability to manage and coordinate internal/external customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor composite production by test and audit to ensure robust process selection and control.
• Support delivery of robust, repeatable composite manufacturing processes meeting business and customer needs.
• Develop and deploy technical solutions using ZDM tools.
• Provide technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.
• Use root cause analysis to reduce non-conformances and drive improvements.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers and co-workers; apply Lean initiatives.

Skills

Material science

Composite materials

Lean management

Team work

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Material Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Birmingham seeks an Associate Materials Engineer (Composites) to join its manufacturing centre of excellence. You will monitor composite production, ensure robust processes, and deliver solutions across development and production, contributing to zero-defect manufacturing goals.

The role offers exposure to advanced materials engineering within a leading aerospace environment, with emphasis on problem solving, process capability, and collaboration with customers and suppliers.