Technical Authority: Composite Manufacturing Innovation

GKN; Bath; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Industry Leading Pension Scheme

Life Assurance 8 x salary

Car allowance

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Bonus STIP 22.5%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Technical Authority in Composite Manufacturing Process Development to join the Technology team at our Bristol Global Technology Centre. The role focuses on leading development and industrialisation of advanced composite processes for engine and rotative structures, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with aerospace quality standards.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive innovation, manage projects with budget and schedule accountability, and

Qualifications

• Extensive aerospace experience in composite component manufacturing process development.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams on technology development projects.
• Strong knowledge of composite material properties and manufacturing techniques.
• Exemplary communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and industrialisation of state-of-the-art composite manufacturing processes.
• Drive technical excellence across the development phase and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Provide technical leadership to a multidiscipline team and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and production to integrate composite technologies across programs.

Skills

Composite manufacturing

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Technical Authority in Composite Manufacturing Process Development to join the Technology team at our Bristol Global Technology Centre. The role focuses on leading development and industrialisation of advanced composite processes for engine and rotative structures, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with aerospace quality standards.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive innovation, manage projects with budget and schedule accountability, and