Senior Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

Senior Manufacturing Engineer MRO

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

We are looking for new colleagues to join our MRO team (maintenance, repair & overhaul) of the Fokker Landing Gear Manufacturing Engineering department based in Papendrecht. This is a multicultural team consisting of Engineers within Product, Quality, Tooling, Configuration, Process, CAM, all focusing on the manufacturing of landing gear systems and components for esteemed programs like the NH90, Apache and JSF.
For the MRO team of the Manufacturing Engineering department, we are looking for enthusiastic, hands-on and experienced Manufacturing Engineer (Part-145 Engineering) with a practical mindset. Within this position, you are part of a dedicated MRO Manufacturing Engineering team and the first Point of Contact for complex Technical Issues on the shop floor.

We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; Be the Point of Contact for technical issues in both the MRO shop floor and production area (incl. Process Engineering, Quality, Production Operators and Procurement) when solving technical query’s or development of Repair Designs.

• Create Repair Designs or Salvage Proposals towards Design Authority Organizations/OEMs/Customers.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

Technical Bachelor degree, preferably in Aeronautical, Mechanical- or Automotive Engineering,

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience, preferably in Aerospace MRO (Engineering),
• Working knowledge of quality systems and Aviation Legislation models (e.g. Fluent in English,
• Living in the vicinity of Papendrecht or willing to relocate.

A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A gross salary between €3.384 and 5.399,- per month, based on the CAO Metalektro and depending on your experience and qualifications.
• 40 paid holidays for full-time employment (27 holidays and 13 permanent ADV days).
• Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.
• A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.
• Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

You can expect a first chat with on the phone and a couple of online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and members of the hiring team. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN Fokker Aerospace. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created an environment where everyone can be at their best.
We are 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.
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