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 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under close supervision performs varied entry level tasks associated with visual and dimensional inspection, from Receiving, Repair Determination and In-Process inspection, required in the Overhaul, Inspection and Repair processes of Limited Powerplant to engine components (typically Fan Blades, Discs, Platforms, Fillers, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

1)    Only utilize calibrated inspection tools to perform duties. Ensuring and tracing accountability of said inspection tools. 

2)    Works with engineering on engineering drawings, general or written instructions, inspection check sheets, standard inspection directives and procedures.

3)    Performs Receiving, Repair Determination and In-Process Inspection, and test operations to assure quality standards for engine components, quality of workmanship and functional performance.

4)    Audit all phases of the Repairs, including special processes, and machining operations involving milling, drilling, grinding, cutting, etc. All in house operations on multiple metals (i.e. titanium, aluminum, etc.)  

5)    Check engine components and or tooling dimensions such as; locations,  concentricity's, parallelism, height, angles and squareness using precision measuring equipment such as; specific gages, calipers, scales, micrometers (to specific parameters and tolerances). In addition to specialized measuring equipment, have ability to perform precise visual inspection. 

6)    Maintains a clean work environment (including assigned storage and cleaning duties) in full compliance with company standards, customer and government regulations.

7)    Assists in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve  “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”. 

8)    Ensures the 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.

9)    Able to learn new inspection methods to include: methods such as, CMM, ultrasonic, immersion, NDT, etc. 

10)    Train and mentor Level 1 Inspector. 

11)    Fully complies with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
12)      Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

     High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.       3+ year experience in a manufacturing environment focused on quality directly involved in inspection.        3+ years of experience in inspection methods and techniques and following relevant work instructions.      1+ years of experience with AS9100 series requirements.      1+ years of experience working with LEAN processes and practices.      Must have the ability to speak, read and write English.

Preferred Qualifications:

    Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree in a technical subject or equivalent.        Awareness of AS9100 series requirements.      Familiarity with FAA Repair Station part 145, and/or Repairman..      Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority.      Familiarity with 3D model based Engineering.      GKN Experience.      Experience in an Aerospace operating environment      Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree in a technical subject or equivalent.       Awareness of AS9100 series requirements.      Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority.      Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English instructions. Compensation Range

The compensation range of this position is between $23.00 - $26.00.

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’.  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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