Fantastic challenges. 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 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Act as business partner to the site/entity manufacturing process managers and leadership in assuring and improving the manufacturing processes and product/service quality performance.
To provide Internal (1st Party) audit capability for the assessment of the manufacturing processes and products/services, ensuring process compliance, robustness and effectiveness in relation to the Customer requirements, quality needs and expectations. To plan, host and support external (customer, regulatory and other 3rd parties) audits.
To report & ensure conclusion on non-compliances, as well as highlighting improvement & best practice sharing opportunities and help drive a value added, continual improvement culture through the organization.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for flow down of quality requirements to the suppliers. Evaluates suppliers to ensure that they are approved sources
Perform all warranty investigations for products related to various departments for internal & external escapes. Investigate warranty cases, using relentless rootcause analysis and addressing it using tools like 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault tree, etc
Reduce Cost of Poor Quality based on set company targets
Manage calibration program at GKN.
Conduct and audit/ review First Article Inspection (FAI) for new capability development (build up, maintain, wind down) for Component Maintenance
Conduct internal audits in accordance to NAA’s requirements or AS9110
Knowledgeable on EASA, FAA, CAAM regulations
Audits processes to ensure compliance with appropriate procedures, practices and customer specifications based on Planned Audit Schedule
Meet quality of workmanship in accordance with all applicable GKN and authorities rules and regulations at all times
Supports company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Qualifications
An effective and clear communicator with experience in MS applications/tools;
Five years quality engineering experience in an aerospace environment is desirable.
Lead auditor in ISO 9001 as a minimum requirement.
Non-destructive testing (NDT), metallurgical background is a plus.
The ability to read, write and understand English is a pre-requisite
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’ last year. 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.
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