Overview
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.
About the opportunity
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.
The Design Engineer will research, develop, analyze, design and support testing of company products or processes. To translate engineering and scientific concepts from ideas to useful products and product improvements or useful processes and process improvements. May directly support the manufacturing process including processing technical support for materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
1) Research, develop, analyze, design, and test company products or processes using engineering and scientific principles to implement engineering solutions to meet organizational objectives.
2) Responsible for ensuring product (including parts, assemblies or tools) are consistent with company and customer quality standards.
3) Interface with other members of project or program team, management and manufacturing staff to facilitate the implementation of manufacturing process improvement initiatives
4) Support, identify or implement Lean initiatives to improve products and processes.
5) Continuously improve product and processes via designs, work instructions, statistical process control and other relevant methods and concepts.
6) Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance.
7) Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Civil engineering or related discipline. Combination of 7-10 years of education and/or NX and CATIA V experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• 5 years of related experience
• Utilizing engineering software Unigraphics NX preferred, but will consider CATIA V experience (with knowledge of ENOVIA a plus)
• Must hold and be able to maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Citizen per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements
Additional Experience and Qualifications:
• Fibersim and/or CPD experience preferred
• Composites and metals design experience
• Strong PC skills (Excel, Power Point, Word and Microsoft Project).
• Excellent written, verbal and collaboration skills
Diversity and Inclusion
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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