Graduate Manufacturing Engineer / Graduate Engineer

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with day-to-day guidance and support provided by the ME Team Leader. Based at our Luton site and supporting Defence business lines, there may occasionally be a need to travel to equipment supplier locations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join a team focused on either Jet Canopies or Helicopters, contributing to the development of manufacturing processes as well as supporting daily operational activities. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday, earlier finish on Friday to start the weekend. Job Responsibilities Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKNs Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, (APQP Core Tools). Develop, document and optimise manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications Create and update engineering documentation, manage point of introduction activities. Establish & improve production process controls Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures. To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in their approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?