Manufacturing Engineer

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; Filton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Filton is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for complex aircraft components. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, solving technical challenges, and implementing Lean initiatives. Candidates should hold a degree in Engineering and possess expertise in manufacturing processes. The role offers a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Industry leading pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Manufacturing Engineering or similar.
• Experience in technical solutions for complex problems.
• Capability in developing robust manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Develop technical solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering expertise

Technical problem solving

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Lean initiatives

Analytical skills

Education

University degree in Engineering

ONC in Engineering

Tools

ISO9000

AS9100

D1-9000

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. 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. As the new Associate Manufacturing Engineer within Product & Planning you will be providing manufacturing engineering capability to operational and development programmes to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilising engineering and problem solving skills. The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing processes technology as it applied to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify a safety‑first mind‑set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
• Utilise root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non‑conformances.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
• Accountable for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design these processes to a high level of process capability through utilising the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
• Identify and anticipate technical problems and offer solutions.
• Apply complex and non‑routine analysis.
• Act without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others.
• Show commercial awareness at a local level.
• Explain concepts to a variety of audiences and ensure meaning is understood.
• Create and build formal networks with key decision makers internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) or an ONC and background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical).
• Increasingly able to provide technical input at all levels of work.
• Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer/supplier meeting.
• Drive to complete the job on time and continually search for better ways of doing things.
• Understand situations by analysing them logically and use information in a systematic way, identifying appropriate course of action for resolution.
• Carry out continuing professional development (CPD) necessary to ensure competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000.
• Prepared to work on the complete range of GKN Aerospace programmes, both civil and military.
• Understanding of APQP AS9145 principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Industry leading pension scheme – we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis.
• Life assurance 8× salary.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

Company Overview

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

Commitment to Diversity

We welcome diverse minds and foster an inclusive environment where everyone contributes. We’ve been recognised for our workplace culture and are proud to sustain an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of recruitment, please let us know.