Senior Engineer; Materials & Processes

Job Summary

Senior Engineer – Materials & Processes supporting the development and production of composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products at GKN Aerospace’s Luton manufacturing plant.

• Develop manufacturing processes for polymer, composite and adhesive materials.
• Qualify materials and processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Assess deviations from material and process requirements to maintain airworthiness.
• Support robust manufacturing process technologies for materials.
• Collect inputs for tasks and produce deliverables adhering to quality and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate material obsolescence and REACh activities, providing support and advice locally and to other GKN sites.
• Lead small projects for material obsolescence replacement activities, including investigation, reporting, customer engagement and implementation into production.
• Prepare and guide test plans; interpret and analyse test data to substantiate specification changes.
• Troubleshoot and provide production support on materials issues (composites, polymers, bonding, surface treatments).

• Degree in Composite or Polymer Materials Science or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in polymer and composite material science and processing.
• Experience with in an industrial engineering discipline, preferably Aerospace, Automotive, Marine or Energy sectors.
• Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards and oversight of the broader field.
• Good written and verbal English language skills.

• Formal project management experience, including scheduling, budgeting and leading teams.
• Awareness of aerospace certification requirements.
• Higher degree (Masters, PhD or EngD) within aerospace, automotive, marine or energy sectors.
• Familiarity with REACh environmental legislation.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus.
• Industry-leading pension scheme with contribution match up to 8%.
• Life assurance.
• 185 hours holiday plus bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Shopping discounts.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Virtual GP clinic for you and immediate family.
• Free onsite parking.
• Local gym discount.
• Free airport parking.
• Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting.
• Enhanced family-friendly leave.

UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) is required.

GKN Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, belief, disability, sex, national origin or any other protected characteristic.