Tool Designer

Job Summary

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Sitting across our three business lines; Civil, Defence and Engines at our East Cowes manufacturing plants youll do just that. Established in 1901, one of our older production sites with a workforce of circa 800 employees. Our East Cowes plants, Isle of Wight are where we design, manufacture, test and repair high performance structures and systems. We have two facilities on the Island; Falcon Yard, Ferry Road and Osborne Site, Saunders Way. Both locations employ the companys distinct competencies in major assemblies and composite structures for the global aerospace market. Our customer base includes Airbus, Astronics, BAE Systems, Boeing, Bombardier Aerospace, Cessna, Cobham, Honeywell, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Rolls Royce and Triumph.

Due to an exciting period of growth, we are now seeking experienced Tool Designers to join our thriving team on the Isle of Wight.

Based at our East Cowes site and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineer Manager, the successful candidate will join our team of between 6-10 Manufacturing Engineers and will need to be flexible for very limited ad-hoc travel, nationally and internationally.

For these opportunities we will provide a relocation support sum, within the UK, to the Isle of Wight, for successful applicants.

Responsibilities

• The development of tooling solutions (mould tools; 5 axis fixtures; assembly jigs; shop aids) to complex problems through the implementation of tooling, from original concept through to production.


• Designing tooling for high degree of process capability using Catia V5 utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.


• Accountable for tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination & implementation


• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.


• Utilizing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.


• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives

Profile / Qualifications

How Youll Contribute

• Essential: A HNC qualification within an Engineering related subject or equivalent


• Significant experience in Tool Design related to composite moulds and assembly jigs, Design for Manufacture (DFM)


• Demonstrable experience of CAD Software (ideally Catia V5)


• Experience of addressing issues within the supply chain; internal and external

• Desirable: Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000


• Background in Aerospace industry


• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent


• Understanding and use of an ERP system


• Experience of interpreting aged drawings

Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role.

What We'll Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis


• Life Assurance 8 x salary


• 190 hours holiday + bank holidays


• Income protection


• Shopping discounts


• Cycle To Work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme


• UK Relocation support available (if applicable)


• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

Equality & Diversity

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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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. Were 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.

Location

Isle of Wight, East Cowes, United Kingdom