Senior Automation Engineer

GKN Aerospace; Cockernhoe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cockernhoe seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead and deliver projects on automated systems. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards while managing CAPEX projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and strong experience in automation systems. Join us in shaping the future of aviation with exciting opportunities for growth and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

185 hours holiday + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Local gym discount

50% off local travel card

Free airport Dart

Free airport parking

Discount with mobile nursery and preschool childcare

Enhanced family friendly leave

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Automation / Robotics Engineering with a structured project environment.
• Experience managing CAPEX / equipment projects.
• Ability to build trust and establish effective working relationships globally.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designated projects related to Manufacturing / Automated Systems.
• Lead CAPEX projects ensuring targets are met.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Programme management for system requirements.

Skills

Automation / Robotics Engineering

Ability to influence people

Siemens S7 control systems

LEAN processes

Quality system models (ISO9001, AS9100)

Education

Relevant professional qualification (HNC / HND / Degree in engineering)

Tools

Siemens S7 programming

Fanuc / Allen Bradley

ABB / Kuka / Kawaski Robotics

SCADA systems

Job description

Company description :

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job description : Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including : Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F‑22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Diamond, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.

The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications.

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Senior Automation Engineer . Joining our E&T Industrialisation team on a permanent basis, you will support a range of Capex, sustainability and NPI projects from cradle to grave across our existing and future programs.

Working with key stakeholders across the site, key objectives are to deliver automated systems in compliance with identified requirements including Productivity, Manufacturing cost, Regulatory / Customer / HSE requirements and adherence to Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standards, whilst delivering these projects to the agreed Budget and Schedule following recognised project management methodologies.

Senior Automation Engineer

will lead and deliver projects including the Planning, Development, Commissioning and Industrialisation of Manufacturing Systems & Processes for the Luton manufacturing site, with the potential to support operations as and when required.

Core operational hours at our Luton site are : 07 : 30 - 16 : 30 Monday to Thursday & 07 : 30 - 12 : 30 Friday, there is flexibility with working hours as arranged with the manager. There is the requirement to undertake occasional travel when required nationally and internationally, to meet suppliers.

Job Responsibilities

assist in the delivery of designated projects including bid development, planning, delivery, and commissioning of Manufacturing / Automated Systems and Processes for New Product Introduction programmes. Working with Design Engineering and Programme management, they are responsible for delivering a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements (Safety, Logistics, Quality, Producibility & Business case metrics), including development and maturity of Manufacturing processes and documentation.

Capex

• responsible for the delivery of CAPEX projects, from supporting the business case development through equipment specification, procurement, commissioning and implementation and training to ensure productivity & quality targets are met. This includes Identification of new technologies and their development & exploitation, and benchmarking of processes across the GKN portfolio of products.

Sustainability

• lead / support continuous Improvement and obsolescence projects throughout the site as identified by the business.

Leadership of Projects - responsible for technical leadership of designated Automation projects including manufacturing system design, equipment identification and specification, implementation and deliver of APHorario activities to ensure robust process capability and ongoing performance. This includes Project Management, Planning, Resource identification, budgeting, & Project reporting within functional and Enterprise standards.

Quality

Responsible for ensuring implemented solutions deliver the required quality against specification requirements and further deliver sustained manufactured Product quality and drive a quality mind-set within the engineering team and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards including AS9145 (ZDM).

Bids

Workingేక్ష closely with the Bid team and the Design team, be responsible for the delivering technical automation content of bid work including concept manufacturing system design and evaluation, tooling and equipment requirements, assembly requirements, technical risk management.

Relationships

• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, key stakeholders within the business. Foster and champion our core values within sphere of influence.

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What You'll Bring производителей>)

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes :

Essential :

A relevant professional qualification such as HNC / HND / Degree in engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Controls)

Demonstrable experience in Automation / Robotics Engineering and demonstrated ability to deliver work in a structured project environment, with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost / quality of a manufacturing system.

Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation

Experience of Siemens S7 control systems and programming.

Familiarity with managing CAPEX / equipment projects through to production implementation.

Desirable :

Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements

Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices

Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9001 or AS9100ಣದಲ್ಲಿ доранд

Experience with Fanuc / Allen Bradley control systems would be advantageous.

Experience with ABB / Kuka / Kawaski Robotic solutions is desirable

Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems.

Were seeking people who want to make a difference

individuals with the talent, drive and passion to shape the future of what they do. In the Senior Automation Engineer role, youll thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional environment, with exceptional organisational and time-management abilities. Youll confidently lead and support multiple projects at once, demonstrating strong leadership, initiative and clear communication across all levels of the business.

The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you taunունակ ? to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually).

Note : Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

What We'll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits :

Competitive salary dependent on experience

The opportunity to earn up to 15adı% bonus

Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis

Life Assurance 8 x salary

185 hours holiday + bank holidays

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family

Free onsite parking

Local gym discount

50% off local travel card

Free airport Dart

Free airport parking

Discount with-mobile nursery and preschool childcare setting

Enhanced family friendly leave

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Join us and keep the world moving

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A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome-under contributions. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?