Description:

The role is to provide Manufacturing Engineering (ME) support to the Assembly business to enable the achievement of Business targets.

• To determine the most effective and economical method of manufacture.


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  To compile process planning for a defined area and define the tooling requirements / manage initial supply of tooling for introduction of new products, and / or modifications to existing products.

  
  


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  To assist in the definition of manufacturing facilities and equipment requirements.

  
  


• The successful applicant will also be individually responsible and accountable for the definition, implementation and reporting of key projects and/or continuous improvement programmes, within a defined area.


• Key interfaces and relationships will be maintained with a number of internal (GKN) and external (Customer/supplier) bodies, at levels encompassing unskilled operators, through to senior management.

Key Skills:

• The successful applicant will have significant manufacturing experience in a production environment; in particular experience in Assembly is essential.


• Recognised Manufacturing Engineering training although training will be provided.


• Ability to use Microsoft Office and Project is essential.


• Ability to use Catia also would be preferred, but is not mandatory.

Rate: 27.56

Working Hours: 

Option to work 4 days Mon Thurs 35 hours or 4.5 Days Flexi 35 hours

Shift Pattern: Days

Location: GKN Filton

Duration: 18 months