Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Product and Planning to join their team in Luton. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of aviation by developing innovative manufacturing processes and ensuring operational excellence across Civil and Defence business lines. With a commitment to sustainability and a collaborative work environment, you'll play a key role in delivering zero defect projects and enhancing production efficiency. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance of 8x salary

190 hours holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

UK relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a composites manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
• Implement production planning from concept to production.
• Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project/Program Management

Lean Initiatives

Root Cause Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC qualification in Engineering

Tools

APQP tools

ERP systems

Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM)

Quality systems (ISO9000, AS9100)

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Manufacturing Engineer (Product & Planning), Luton

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: d1c6c9c1dbd9

Job Views: 7

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

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 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! You’ll help us deliver operational excellence to our customers across our Civil, Defence, and Engines business lines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants. Established in 1901, our East Cowes site on the Isle of Wight employs around 800 people. Our facilities design, manufacture, test, and repair high-performance structures and systems for the aerospace market, serving clients like Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, and others.

Due to growth, we are seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers specializing in Product and Planning to join our team on the Isle of Wight. Based at our East Cowes site and reporting to the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, you will work across Civil and Defence business lines, providing engineering proficiency to operational and development programs, ensuring zero defect projects, and delivering robust manufacturing processes.

You should be flexible for limited ad-hoc travel, both nationally and internationally. We offer relocation support within the UK to successful applicants.

Job Responsibilities:

• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace policies.
• Develop manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
• Implement production planning from concept to production, utilizing the Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Manage product development, first article development, configuration changes, and build process definitions.
• Develop technical solutions within GKN Aerospace, our customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development and integration.
• Use root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues.
• Continuously improve production processes through Lean initiatives.
• Apply APQP tools for problem solving.

Qualifications and Skills:

• HNC qualification or equivalent in Engineering or related field.
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering within a composites manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of quality systems like ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Background in Aerospace industry.
• Experience in Project/Program Management.
• Familiarity with APQP processes or equivalent.
• Understanding of ERP systems.
• Green Belt Certification.

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

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Industry-leading pension scheme with contributions up to 8%.
• Life assurance of 8x salary.
• 190 hours 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.

Join us and keep the world moving! Apply now through the provided link.