Graduate Reliability Engineer

GKN Aerospace Services Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Bristol is seeking a Graduate Reliability Engineer to enhance operational excellence. The successful candidate will analyze maintenance data, liaise with engineering teams, and implement effective strategies to improve machine uptime. Ideal candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive benefits and potential for a permanent position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8x salary

175 hours annual leave + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Capable of transferring data into Excel.
• Ability to work in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment data to improve the technical strategy.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Lead partnerships with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing.
• Monitor failures to identify root causes.
• Organise and lead the Criticality Assessment and Risk Based Maintenance analysis.
• Identify design‑out opportunities.
• Implement changes to PMs when appropriate.
• Provide training including Root Cause Failure Analysis.

Skills

A strong team player

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. We are now seeking a Graduate Reliability Engineer to join the team at our site in Filton. At our GKN Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. The successful candidate will work on maintenance, planning and analysis of maintenance data to drive machine uptime improvement across site. This role offers some flexible working, normal hours are 0700 - 1500, with a 1200 finish on a Friday. The role is initially on a 24 month contract, however there is potential for a permanent role for the right candidate. Please note that this is not part of our Global Graduate Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Review equipment data to identify opportunities to improve the technical strategy.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis.
• Lead partnerships with Engineering, Maintenance and Manufacturing.
• Monitor failures to identify root causes and implement appropriate actions.
• Organise and indirectly lead the Criticality Assessment and Risk Based Maintenance analysis teams.
• Identify design‑out opportunities and evaluate cost‑justifiable actions.
• Initiate and implement changes to PMs when appropriate.
• Provide training as needed, including Root Cause Failure Analysis training for team members.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering.
• A strong team player with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to transfer data into Excel and communicate to all levels.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem‑solving ability in a changing environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience within an aerospace production environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme – the company will pay 1.5x your contribution up to 12%.
• Life Assurance 8x salary.
• 175 hours annual leave + bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant opportunity to upskill.