Senior Materials & Special Processes Engineer - Flexible

GKN; Bath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

15% Bonus

Pension scheme

Life Assurance 8x salary

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

Income protection

Shopping discounts

Cycle To Work

Employee Assistance

Virtual GP

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Bath seeks a Senior Engineer in Materials & Special Processes to join the Materials and Processes team. The role splits time between production and technology programmes, supporting sites in Bristol and the Global Technology Centre.

You will lead manufacturing process technologies for materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to deliver robust solutions. A strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of composite materials manufacturing processes and qualification
• Experience with quality systems, specifications and standards
• Team player at all levels, pro-active and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Support operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects
• Deliver robust manufacturing process technologies for materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly
• Lead projects or work packages and interface with customers and suppliers

Skills

Composite materials knowledge

Quality systems experience

Team player

Pro-active attitude

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemistry/ Materials Science / Aerospace Engineering

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Bath seeks a Senior Engineer in Materials & Special Processes to join the Materials and Processes team. The role splits time between production and technology programmes, supporting sites in Bristol and the Global Technology Centre.

You will lead manufacturing process technologies for materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly, and collaborate with customers and suppliers to deliver robust solutions. A strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement is required.