Senior Process engineer - Additive Manufacturing through Laser Powder Bed Fusion

GKN Aerospace; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Process Engineer specializing in Additive Manufacturing through Laser Powder Bed Fusion. This role is central to the implementation and industrialization of advanced manufacturing processes, requiring a strong background in materials engineering and significant experience with laser powder bed fusion. The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability in aerospace technology, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities

Diverse and inclusive workplace culture

Commitment to accessibility in recruitment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience with laser powder bed fusion processes.
• Very good knowledge of the physics and mechanisms of laser powder bed fusion for metallic materials.
• Preferred proficiency in Swedish.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation and industrialization of the laser powder bed fusion process.
• Support technology activities to improve process capability and robustness.
• Ensure quality and delivery while identifying improvement initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Lean tools and techniques

Education

MSc degree in materials or manufacturing engineering

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Senior Process engineer - Additive Manufacturing through Laser Powder Bed Fusion, Birmingham

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Client:

GKN Aerospace

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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

At GKN Aerospace, we ensure that our customers benefit from the latest advancements in material science, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in modern engineering. Our advanced additive manufacturing methods are used in several high-profile projects, including the production of critical components for engines.

We are looking for a process engineer with experience in the laser powder bed fusion process to enhance the design engineering capability at GKN Aerospace Engine Systems in Trollhättan, Sweden. You will join a team of experienced materials and process engineers dedicated to technology and product development. You will also contribute to Materials Solutions Business Area’s industrialization journey with your knowledge of the laser powder bed fusion process and understanding of requirements in the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will contribute to the implementation and industrialization of the laser powder bed fusion process for aerospace applications. As a member of project teams, you will contribute to the selection of build parameters such as build layout, support and process parameters. You will be central in product verification activities including review of instructions, technical plans for process control, material verifications plans etc.

You will support technology activities to improve process capability and robustness. You will collaborate with our specialists and support them in establishing in-house standards, as well as feedstock and manufacturing post-process requirements.

Your previous experience with the laser powder bed fusion process and understanding of its characteristics will be important assets in your work leading and executing problem solving activities, including identification of root causes and implementation of corrective actions.

In line with our rapid advancements in additive manufacturing, your daily responsibilities will focus on ensuring quality and delivery, while also identifying and driving improvement initiatives for long-term success. You will be encouraged to share your ideas and questions and have the opportunity to challenge yourself every day.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in materials or manufacturing engineering or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of academic or industrial experience with laser powder bed fusion processes.
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the physics and mechanisms of the laser powder bed fusion process for metallic materials.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to write technical documents. Proficiency in Swedish is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from the aerospace industry related to manufacturing processes
• Experience with aerospace materials such as titanium and nickel-based alloys
• Experience of LPBF manufacturing post-processes including inspection methods (Heat treatment, HIP, surface treatments, NDT, etc…) and in-situ monitoring.
• Training and/or experience in lean tools and techniques
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Interest in digitalization and automation of manufacturing processes
• Interest or experience in simulation of manufacturing processes

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that is at the cutting edge of our industry and committed to pushing the boundaries further. With some of the best training in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

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 diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspiring environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and by living our five principles, we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. This culture earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. We encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments during our recruitment, please get in touch.

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