Maintenance Engineer

　　About Us

　　GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

　　Role purpose

　　Acts as a staff specialist with technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural engineering. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities that are to be carried out by others. Participates in establishing design plans, prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, and contributes to the setting of technical objectives. Contributes significantly to the solution of applied problems. May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment. Follows health & safety protocols.

　　Key responsibilities

　　Equipment Installation

　　Lead major equipment rebuilds; guide planned installation of complex systems.

　　Engineering Solutions Design

　　Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.

　　Engineering Standards Specification

　　Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.

　　Engineering Inspections

　　Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

　　Process Design Engineering

　　Contribute to the analysis of information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and the plant, machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems, to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.

　　Improvement/Innovation

　　Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

　　Knowledge Management System

　　Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.

　　Solutions Analysis

　　Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures and precedents.

　　Information and Business Advice

　　Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

　　Health, Safety and Environment

　　Follow the organization's Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.

　　Operational Compliance

　　Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.

　　Project Management

　　Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

　　Work Scheduling and Allocation

　　Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.

　　Values & Behaviours

　　Ingenious: Manages complexity

　　Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

　　Ingenious: Effective decision making

　　Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

　　Ingenious: Driving continuous improvement

　　Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.

　　Collaborative: Builds relationships

　　Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.

　　Principled: Accountability

　　Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

　　Principled: Communicates effectively

　　Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.

　　Driven: Prioritisation

　　Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.

　　Skills

　　Engineering Technology

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.

　　Engineering Design

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.

　　Engineering Development

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on achieving engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.

　　Business Requirements Analysis

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing the business requirements that IT solutions must meet.

　　Data Collection and Analysis

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

　　Engineering Specification

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials.

　　Engineering Testing

　　Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes.

　　Verbal Communication

　　Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.

　　Education

　　Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

　　Experience

　　Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)

　　GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.