Manufacturing Engineer - CAM

GKN Aerospace; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace recherche un ingénieur CAM pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Le candidat jouera un rôle clé dans le développement de méthodes et de technologies, tout en collaborant sur des projets de recherche innovants. Ce poste est parfait pour quelqu'un qui souhaite s'investir dans un environnement stimulant, en utilisant les dernières technologies en matière de fabrication. GKN offre des opportunités de croissance dans une entreprise engagée pour l'innovation et la durabilité.

Qualifications

• Expérience en processus de fabrication et production.
• Forte expérience avec les machines et programmation NC, de préférence avec NX.
• Compétences sociales élevées et ouverture aux nouvelles idées.

Responsibilities

• Collaborer avec des ingénieurs sur des projets au niveau national et européen.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des programmes CAM pour des machines CNC.
• Former et encadrer d'autres ingénieurs CAM.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

NC programming

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Communication in English

Problem-solving

Tools

NX

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Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set 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 we’re 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.

Job Summary

As a key member of our small team, you will play a crucial role at GTC in method and technology development as well as the machining of demonstrators. Our team supports other organizations within GKN by addressing machining-related challenges, participating in various research projects, and collaborating with other companies and universities. While your primary focus will be on CAM engineering, your tasks will be tailored to your skills. You will work with cutting-edge hardware and software, contributing to the development of the latest PLM and CAD/CAM work environment and challenging existing standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Be an active team player.
• Collaborate with other Senior Research Engineers in national and EU financed projects.
• Understand customer requirements and be able to read and understand drawings and specifications connected to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design and engineering teams to review CAD models and technical drawings, providing feedback on manufacturability and process improvements in different projects.
• Develop and implement CAM programs for CNC machines.
• Create innovative machining setups and a flexible low volume machining strategy.
• Create and optimize tool paths, machining strategies, and tooling solutions to maximize efficiency.
• Conduct simulations and analysis to validate CAM programs and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Train and mentor CAM engineers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in CAM software and manufacturing technologies.

Job Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and production processes.
• Preferably, experience in NC programming, especially with NX.
• High experience with Manufacturing and hands-on machine experience.
• Openness to new ideas and continuous improvement.
• High social skills, flexibility, and an independent work style due to the collaborative nature of the role.
• Proficiency in both Swedish and English.
• A positive mindset.
• Be able to train others and share knowledge.

Application

The recruitment process is ongoing, therefore do not wait to send in your application. The last date for application is 2024.08.11.

For more information, please contact the hiring manager:
Richard Nolk, tel. [phone]

The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may involve specific citizenship requirements.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is at the cutting edge of our industry and committed to pushing boundaries further. With some of the best training in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that achieving our ambitions depends on diverse minds collaborating in an inspiring environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and by living our five principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. This culture earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing what makes us unique, we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment, please contact us.

We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.