Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning)

TN United Kingdom; East Cowes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning) to join their team in East Cowes. The role involves providing engineering expertise across Civil and Defence business lines, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have an HNC qualification and experience in a composites manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance of 8x salary

190 hours of holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

UK relocation support if applicable

Qualifications

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a composites manufacturing environment.
• Background in Aerospace industry.
• Green Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
• Manage product development and implementation.
• Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Initiatives

Technical Support

Education

HNC qualification in engineering-related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

East Cowes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

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. Sitting across our three business lines: Civil, Defence, and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants, you’ll do just that. Established in 1901, our East Cowes site on the Isle of Wight is one of our older production facilities, with a workforce of around 800 employees. Our plants, Falcon Yard, Ferry Road and Osborne Site, Saunders Way, design, manufacture, test, and repair high-performance structures and systems. Our customer base includes Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce, and Triumph.

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers, specializing in Product and Planning, to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.

Based at our East Cowes site and reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work across both Civil and Defence Business lines. You will provide engineering expertise to operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects, utilizing engineering and problem-solving skills. You will be responsible for delivering robust manufacturing process technology related to materials, tooling, part fabrication, and assembly.

Flexibility for limited ad-hoc travel, both nationally and internationally, is required. You will join an engineering department of 6-10 Manufacturing Engineers. Relocation support within the UK to the Isle of Wight will be provided to successful applicants.

Job Responsibilities

• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and standards.
• Develop manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
• Implement production planning from concept to production, designing processes with high process capability using GKN’s Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tools.
• Manage product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition, and implementation.
• Develop technical solutions for complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and integration.
• Use root cause analysis, preventative, and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and co-workers.
• Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives.
• Apply APQP tools for problem solving.

Qualifications and Experience

• HNC qualification or equivalent in an engineering-related subject or higher.
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a composites manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Background in Aerospace industry.
• Experience in Project/Program Management.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.
• Understanding and use of ERP systems.
• Green Belt Certification.

This role requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC). Applicants typically need to have resided in the UK for at least 5 years.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Industry-leading pension scheme with contributions matched up to 8%.
• Life assurance of 8x salary.
• 190 hours of holiday plus bank holidays.
• Income protection, shopping discounts, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• UK relocation support if applicable.
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

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