Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Assembly & Process Innovation

GKN Aerospace; Papendrecht; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40 paid holidays

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Assembly team at the Papendrecht site. You will contribute to efficient production of landing gear components and manage product-related documentation, with a focus on improving processes and addressing non-conformances.

You will work within a multi-technology campus, supporting operational Deliverables while aligning with safety standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.
• Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Automotive).
• Fluency in English.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Experience with ISO9000 / AS9100 / D1-9000 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions with a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing development and integration.
• Resolve vendor schedule and quality issues.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective actions to reduce non-conformances.
• Lead tooling and production planning from concept to production with high process capability.
• Oversee product development, first article, configuration changes, and build process definition.
• Deliver measurable results aligned with operations and program goals.
• Maintain relationships with internal/external customers and colleagues.
• Drive continuous Lean improvements in production processes.

Skills

Product/Process introduction

LEAN processes

Quality documentation & reporting

English language

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace/Mechanical/Automotive)

Tools

ISO9000

AS9100

D1-9000

Machining: milling/mill-turn

Surface treatment: heat/plating/shot-peen/NDI

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for the Assembly team at the Papendrecht site. You will contribute to efficient production of landing gear components and manage product-related documentation, with a focus on improving processes and addressing non-conformances.

You will work within a multi-technology campus, supporting operational Deliverables while aligning with safety standards and customer requirements.