Manufacturing Engineer - CAM

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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets 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.

At our Filton site, we specialise in the design and manufacture of large complex structural wing assemblies, detailed metallic components and wing systems for a combination of both civil and military aircraft. We are seeking a new CAM Engineer to join our Components Business - Machining team, where we undertake the manufacture of Metallic Aircraft components using a range of processes such as 4 / 5 axis to produce Hard and soft metal machining processes.

The new Manufacturing Engineer will be experienced with CAM & Simulation software with knowledge of Siemens and Fanuc controls. The successful applicant will work a 4.5 day week, including flexi-time in a full‑time permanent capacity, equating to a 35 hour week as part of a small team of Manufacturing Engineers.

• Be responsible for process & solution within our automated machining area
• Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such
• Be responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
• Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non‑conforming parts
• Exemplify a safety‑first mind‑set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
• Be responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers
• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non‑conformances
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

• Usage of Catia v5 CAM and Vericut within a Manufacturing environment
• HNC/ONC in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience of multi‑axis NC Programming
• Ability to read and understand engineering manufacturing drawings and technical documents
• Experience using IT packages such as MS Office

• Knowledge of, and ability to use and implement LEAN tools and techniques
• Experience using SAP or similar business software

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours & half day finish on Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’.

By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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