Senior Engineer - Materials & Special Processes

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Amazing opportunities. 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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job Summary The Materials and Processes Department (M&P) is an integral part of the Design Engineering function. Acting in cooperation with Design and Stress disciplines, the M&P department provides knowledge, expertise and support on materials and manufacturing processes to all engineering activities, along with support of product development and manufacturing activities. For this role we are looking for an experienced professional who can support both production activities and technology programmes (approx. 50% each). This is a key role that will support GKN sites in Bristol covering Western Approach as well as all related activities in our Global Technology Centre, dividing the working week between the two sites. How You'll Contribute As Senior Engineer Materials & Processes you will be responsible for the following: Support operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilising engineering and problem-solving skills Accountable for delivering robust, manufacturing process technologies as applied to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly Promote GKN's technical capability globally to the broader technical eco-system, including customers, suppliers and steering groups Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements Prepare and define tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes Define activities in a project-oriented fashion with identification of deliverables, milestones and associated planning Provide troubleshooting and production support on composite materials part manufacturing Handle non-conformances related to the expertise area Interface with customers on a technical (M&P) level Maintain contacts with suppliers regarding alternatives/new products Write, review and approve M&P documentation including tease and qualification plans and reports Advise on the selection, testing, evaluation and qualification of materials and processes Lead projects or work packages Support production activities What you'll Bring To help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: BSc /MSc in one of the following skill areas: Chemistry/ Materials Science / Aerospace Engineering Knowledge of or experience in composite materials (manufacturing processes, qualification, handling of production deviations) Minimum of 5 years relevantexperience within an aerospace environment Experience with quality systems, specifications and standards Team player at all levels in the Industrial, pro-active attitude, but also capable of acting on an individual basis and reporting back to the relevant parties within GKN What We'll Offer Once you're on board, you'll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Up to 15% Bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%) Life Assurance 8 x salary 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a 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 We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go? A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working 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. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Apply GKN Aerospace Other Manufacturing 69 Reviews 62 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Aviation & Aerospace Founded 1759 Location Worldwide Company size 1000+ Making Aerospace Fit for the Natural World. Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We’re the world’s leading multi-technology tier one aerospace supplier.  We develop, build and supply an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies for use in Defence and Commercial aircraft ranging from helicopters and business jets to passenger planes and the most advanced fighter aircrafts. Please let me know if you are succesful with this. If not, please could you send through a screenshot of the error message? Our technology is on-board 100,000 flights a day and we’re a market leader in Aero structures, Engine Systems, Transparencies and Wiring Systems.  We’re a truly global business, with 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. In the UK we operate across 5 performance centres; Bristol Filton, Bristol Western Approach, Bristol Global Technology Centre, Luton and Cowes (Isle of Wight). People. Our people work with passion and determination; proud that our work impacts our company, industry and planet.  We draw on each other’s expertise and experience to achieve excellence.  We build our teams on trust and respect, we believe there is power in people, but even greater power in teams. Whether you’re looking to start your career at the forefront of engineering as an Apprentice, Intern, Graduate or Associate, work in a global support role, work regionally in one our performance centres, or as an executive helping to lead our business, there is plenty of opportunity to make an impact.  We can offer you a career that can go in many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. Planet. Our ambition to be the most sustainable partner in the sky has real purpose and is opening up a world of fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. In the last decade we’ve made record investments into research and development to accelerate sustainable aviation and the ultimate goal of net zero by 2050. We’ve invested deeply in the future of flight through new materials and processes, electrification and hydrogen propulsion technologies. We’re doing everything possible now to reduce emissions and waste in our manufacturing processes, making aerospace fit for the natural world. Progress. We’re a tier 1 supplier to the aerospace industries biggest names, so a career at GKN Aerospace can truly offer you an unrivalled breath of experience to achieve your full potential. We want you to succeed and progress. We support our employees with training; developing their capabilities and helping realise their aspirations. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Our goal is to embrace the human attributes that make each of us unique, to value those attributes and their uniqueness, and to create an environment where everyone feels welcome to contribute and bring their full self to work every day.  We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams. We’re committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 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