Junior Process Engineer

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company in Birmingham is looking for a Junior Process Engineer. This role involves managing electroplating processes, analyzing specifications, and training operators. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Chemical Technology and relevant process technique knowledge. An attractive benefits package awaits including a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary starting at €3,486 gross per month

40 paid holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Completed BSc in Chemical Technology.
• Knowledge and experience in electroplating processes.
• Hands-on attitude with a solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze product specifications and define processing methods.
• Manage tooling design and production.
• Develop and improve processes and production methods.

Skills

Electroplating process techniques

NDT (Non-Destructive Testing)

Shot-peening processes

Analytical skills

Fluent in Dutch

Good knowledge in English

Education

BSc in Chemical Technology

Job description

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We are looking for a new colleague, a Junior Process Engineer to join our surface treatment and enhancement department based in Helmond! Have you recently graduated a Chemical Engineering study and are you looking for a hands-on experience? Then this role might be for you, a Junior Process Engineer who is interested in electroplating and surface enhancement processes.

Fokker Landing Gear division has a surface treatment and enhancement department, where parts of our landing gear products are being treated with, among others, chrome, nickel, and cadmium plating. Before enhancement and after electroplating, the parts are checked for faults by NDT, shot-peened for increasing fracture toughness, and painted so that they are ready for final assembly. To support and further develop the aforementioned processes, we are looking for an enthusiastic, cooperative and quality oriented Junior Process Engineer. Before starting on this job, you will have the chance to join the laboratory so that you learn the processes and the periodic lab testing, so that you learn the process engineering job.

Interested? Then continue reading!

Note: the position is internally referred to as Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Processes

Fokker Landing Gear (FLG) designs, developments, manufactures and assembles complete landing gears, as well as the repair and overhaul of systems in use. FLG manufactures parts for the Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 helicopter. For a Dutch aviation company of this size, we have acquired a unique position in the F-35 (JSF) program based on our design and development capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Analyze product specifications, defining methods for processing and drawing up process- and processing instructions for products, which will be galvanized, NDT, Paint and Shot-peened.
• Manage tooling design and production.,
• Analyze, understand and solve deviations in the production process in a structured manner.
• Develop and improve processes and production methods.
• Introduce and support the start-up of new processes.
• Train operators and spread knowledge within the organization.
• Occasionally performing the periodic tests that are needed to continue the plating processes, when the plating laboratory technician is absent.
• Participate in project teams, audits and consultations with customers and suppliers as an expert on galvanic processes.

What You'll Bring

• A completed BSc/HBO in Chemical Technology with a passion or background for mechanical engineering (metallurgical).
• Relevant knowledge and experience in electroplating process techniques.
• Relevant knowledge and experience with NDT, Shot-peen and paint processes.
• Analytical, accurate and focused on delivering the highest quality.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented attitude.Hands-on attitude.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Good knowledge in English language, both writing and spoken.

What We'll Offer

We offer an innovative and international environment working in a high tech organization with a rich history in aircraft construction. Our organization exudes passion for technology and our employees are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. Within GKN Fokker Aerospace you will get every opportunity to build your career and personally develop.
In addition, for the role of Junior Process Engineer, we will offer you an attractive benefits package based on the CLA Metalektro:

• A gross monthly salary starting at €3.486,- gross per month, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment (27 vacation days and 13 ADV).
• An excellent pension scheme (PME) and commuting allowance.
• Trainings, courses and every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

The selection process consists of a screening call and 1 or 2 interviews with the hiring team.

*Due to privacy regulations we only accept applications via the website.