A Truly Global BusinessÂ
Every day, around the world, we help aircraft fly further, faster and greener.  Weâre the worldâs leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. With over 15,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the worldâs aircraft and engine manufacturers with sales of ÂŁ2.8bn. Together as âOne GKNâ weâre moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions.  Weâre putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!Â
Making a DifferenceÂ
Itâs great to know youâre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youâll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.
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The Opportunity
Purpose built in 2002, our Western Approach site is an International Centre Of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production. We manufacture composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for the A350XWB and A400M aircraft. Due to internal progression, we are seeking a new Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Head of ME) to lead our 45-strong Manufacturing Engineering team (4 direct reports covering Tooling, Methods & Planning, our Test Lab and Materials & Processes). As a member of the site leadership team, the Head of Manufacturing Engineering (ME Manager) leads the team to deliver Manufacturing Engineering solutions across the business. We work to a 'Zero Defect' model, and in this role you will apply our Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to ensure industry-leading quality performance, guaranteeing on time delivery to our customers. Tooling, Methods & Planning. Test Lab, Materials & Processes
We are a hard-working and productive site where you will really be able to make a difference. Come and help us make a difference to the future of flight!
How You'll Contribute
- Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
- Building and leading a high performance, multi-disciplined Manufacturing Engineering organization encompassing the whole ME perimeter including Facilities & Maintenance. This includes managing talent selection, training, development, engagement, ongoing performance and succession planning.
- Budgetary ownership for the site Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance team.
- Accountable for delivering annual quality improvement targets for the site, enabling year on year conversion cost target realization.
- Accountable for delivering Facilities & Maintenance performance results in accordance with Site Budget and Strategic Plan.
- Developing the Zero Defects Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and culture into the site Manufacturing Engineering organisation through implementation of standard ZDM tool suite and APQP process.
- Developing close relationships with Program teams to deliver manufacturing engineering solutions in line with customer requirements and expectations.
- Accountable for sustaining and improving Program & Product manufacturing engineering systems in line with business case expectations.
What You'll Bring
To help us make a difference, youâll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Essential
- Manufacturing Engineering experience within a regulated environment, such as aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals
- Experience leading a team of engineers to contribute to the achievement of production targets
- Experience contributing to the strategic direction of a manufacturing business
Desirable
- Degree qualified in engineering or related discipline
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What We'll Provide
Once youâre on board youâll get the following perks and benefits:
- Salary upwards of ÂŁ55,000 + opportunity to earn up to 22.5% bonus
- Annual car allowance of ÂŁ5,500
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = weâll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Free on-site parking, bike sheds and a Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities
As well as a competitive package weâll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Â Weâll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Â Thatâs the beauty of being part of a global business, once youâre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!Â
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. Â Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weâve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Â Itâs a culture that won us âThe Best Workplace Culture Awardâ last year. Â By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Weâre 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.