Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking aerospace company as a Manufacturing Engineer in Configuration, where you'll play a key role in transforming aviation technology. This position involves collaborating across departments to manage change requests, enhance processes, and ensure project success. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, you'll contribute to the development of zero-emission aircraft. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth, industry-leading benefits, and a chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry. Your expertise will help shape the future of aviation!

Benefits

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance of 8x salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured training and development

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read engineering drawings and manage complex projects.
• Experience with SAP ERP and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments to implement change requests.
• Analyze design proposals for feasibility and cost.

Skills

Engineering Drawings

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

BSc in Engineering

CMII Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration, Bristol

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Manufacturing

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: cd23d5315140

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

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

A Truly Global Business
Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, with sales of £3.35bn. As “one GKN,” we’re moving our industry forward by developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft and innovating to build a new generation of zero-emission planes. We’re committed to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050.

Making a Difference
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 specialize in designing and manufacturing large complex structural wing assemblies, metallic components, and wing systems for civil and military aircraft. We have an exciting and career-defining opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer - Configuration.

The Configuration Management / Manufacturing Engineering role is broad, encompassing many aspects of engineering and change management activities. It is a customer-facing role requiring interaction with both customers and suppliers to ensure all change elements are understood, including quality, engineering, and cost.

As a Configuration Manufacturing Engineer, you will support change and planning of change across functions. You will plan changes to design and redefine processes. The successful candidate will be confident in delivering presentations to various audiences and interacting with stakeholders at all levels.

You will work within a dynamic, motivated, and fast-paced team focusing on strategic implementation and planning of change across the business.

How You'll Contribute

• Collaborate with departments to implement internal and external change requests, resolve system errors, and provide technical feedback to customers.
• Manage complex projects or multiple smaller projects from approval through to production and delivery.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enable continuous improvement and lean practices.
• Analyze customer design proposals and supply changes to evaluate feasibility, cost, and lead time.
• Create change implementation plans to track progress, ensuring delivery within scope and costs.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and relationships, report setbacks as needed.
• Develop and maintain procedures, processes, and instructions for engineering activities.
• Lead program/change review boards for new process introduction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

To make a difference, you’ll bring your passion, expertise, and talent, including:

• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and flexible to handle changing priorities.
• Experience working under strict deadlines in demanding environments.
• HNC/HND or BSc in Engineering.
• CMII qualification.

We seek talented individuals with a positive attitude, capable of working autonomously and as part of a team.

Please note: This is a site-based role and does not offer sponsorship.

What We'll Offer

Our benefits include:

• Industry-leading pension scheme with contributions matching up to 8%.
• Life assurance of 8x salary.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts, Cycle To Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Structured training and development.
• A collaborative environment with growth opportunities.

Join us to advance your career in aerospace innovation and technology, supported by industry-leading training and global opportunities.

Why Join Us

We value diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to contribute. We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and supporting your needs during the process.

Be part of an organization at the forefront of aerospace technology, where your skills can truly make a difference. The future of aerospace is shaped by human dreams and endeavor—come be part of it!