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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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds 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

Were looking for a Senior Research Engineer to join our Additive Manufacturing team at ourGlobal Technology Centre in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of additive manufacturing within aerospace.

As a Senior Research Engineer you will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range, along with planning for industrial implementation.

This is a full time permanent opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of 12 research engineers, overseeing up to 3 direct reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Working within the broader team, you will own aspects of ongoing development work, focusing on the path to industrial implementation of the technology
• You will have budget accountability for a Work Stream or Work Package within the development programme
• You will contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required
• You will be responsible for preparation of Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s)
• You will support or lead any necessary ‘hands on’ development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives
• You will be responsible for line management of core Technology Team members assigned to your Work Stream (1-3). You will be responsible for the yearly PDP process for your direct reports and ensuing that all team members have a robust development plan linked to GKN’s TEF

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Experience within the aerospace sector (or a highly regulated industry), ideally within an AS9100 qualified site
• An Engineering degree (Or suitable relevant experience)

Desirable:

• Direct experience in technology implementation
• Experience with metal additive manufactring (ideally (DED) or other specialist processes
• Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller work streams
• You will have a growing network in Aerospace or Technology areas relevant to the role, and you will be able to identify and engage in the development of collaboration opportunities
• You will have experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate into your project as appropriate and as agreed

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus
• Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Up to 20% Total contribution)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25days holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well 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?