GKN Aerospace

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 As a Principal Research Engineer you will draw on your deep specialist knowledge, detailed product knowledge and general business awareness to shape the direction of research and development projects in the TRL1-6 range, in demonstrator projects and in insertion projects. You have a strong track record of innovation, of leading complex technical work, and have a well-established professional network in our field. Your experience and critical thinking skills help you to plan and lead the technical work within your specialist field or in your product or technology area. Your exceptional communication skills enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Job Responsibilities You will be a Principal Research Engineer within the R&T dept. working as a Technology Leader. The main task of a Technology Leader is to act as technical expert in the development of technologies, methods and future product solutions. A generalist that is able to balance the input from the different disciplines in order to find the best compromise. The key responsibilities of a Technology Leader are: o Define the logic and technical activities needed to meet the targets, from early conceptual studies towards certification. o Lead the integration of new technologies into the early product solutions with the goal of achieving solutions that are well balanced o Help setting the “technical direction” of the work and facilitate technical decision-making in the team. Help the team and project leader to plan and prioritize the technical tasks o Owner of the Technology Development Plan for the product solutions and/or technologies. o Specify the needs and criteria for the validation of the technology integration on early product solutions o Give input to different development plans for process or design technologies, in terms of the requirements and maturity levels vs time, needed by the product solutions o Identify new opportunities for application of new technologies o Gather and present information to facilitate the decision making process at different levels of the organization o Acts as technical focal point in bench testing and engine-demonstrators for the validation of the technology integration on early prototypes o Define the technical requirements for future product solutions o In addition, responsible for the following documentation in demonstrator projects: Technical Requirement Specification, Design Verification Plan, Manufacturing Process Verification Plan, Design Verification Report, Demo EDP o Work with Team, Team Leader, other Technology Leads and stakeholders to identify dependencies, priorities, impediments, mitigation and resolution of issues. o Ability to mentor and coach junior team members and develop a strong domain expertize within the department. And the skills and experience required for the role are: o 15+ years of experience working in the development of technology and/or products for commercial jet engines or similar. o Experience leading multidisciplinary teams o Ability of balancing the input from different disciplines to reach the best compromise o Understanding and experience of the different steps in developing a product o Strong domain knowledge in gas turbine systems o Strong process knowledge in conceptual and detailed design phases o Deep technical knowledge in aero and aero thermal disciplines o Strong Background in CFD and Thermal areas o General engineering knowledge of solid mechanics, metallic materials, composite materials and manufacturing processes. o Experience with multi objective optimization, principles and methods o Experience working on innovative projects with creative quotient o Experience in technology development, knowledge of TRL-scales o Experience in prototype development and knowledge of product development process. o You have good communication skills, the ability to create effective networks and can take on a technical responsibility role Job Qualifications Essential: You have a comprehensive awareness of your specialist field outside of GKN and you have developed a vision for how technology and expertise should be developed within GKN. You have a strong and diverse engineering/technology knowledge base and a good business awareness, which enable you to synthesise strategy for our key products/technologies. You demonstrate design, critical and systems thinking mindset You demonstrate critical reasoning in relation to how your vision relates to GKN business goals. You have a good track record of executing complex development activities according to plan. You have a logical and methodical approach to project planning and costing. You have an extensive network and are recognised by others as someone with deep specialist knowledge in your specialist field. You are able to project your influence internally and externally to deliver goals. You are a strong self-starter, skilled in converting ambiguity into clarity, and translating goals into plans. Typically only requires general direction/strategic guidance (as opposed to being directed task-by-task). You have significant experience coaching/supervising upcoming talent. (desirable) You have experience engaging with production teams, and are able to translate your expertise to solve problems today. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and can translate to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. You are confident and able to represent your specialist area and GKN values in Executive level internal/external review meetings and conferences. Person specification (continued) Education: Required: Required: A bachelor degree in engineering relevant to the area of work, or experience of demonstrable equivalence. Desired: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters or PhD relevant to the area of work. 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. #LI-HYBRID

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 GKN Aerospace India Graduate Programme is a 15 month program targeted on recruiting and developing Engineering graduates through phased learning and helping individuals to set their own goals and explore own interests within our business while being fully supported. The phase wise learning shall give you an opportunity to understand and develop both your technical and personal Skills. While on this program, you work on real time projects, solving real world problems and delivering a real change. Program provides a development opportunity and mentoring to match your capabilities and aspirations to GKN strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for GKN and a fulfilling career for you at our offices. Job Responsibilities As a young graduate at GKN, we encourage you to develop a keen interest in digital technologies and drive digital transformation, including Software development, testing, deployment, Data Analytics, Data science, AI, ML, Machine Vision, LLM etc. within the organization. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing digital solutions for aerospace processes, with a focus on manufacturing engineering, technology and product development, purchasing, logistics, and quality functions etc. Your goal will be to eventually take on a leadership or technical role in the future. You are accountable for your own personal and professional growth under the guidance of our senior teams. You will be building relationships within and outside GKN Aerospace and maintaining performance within your team and the wider company. There will also be self-development through trainings and other opportunities and the organisation will support you through mentoring alongside their placements. Specific accountabilities will vary between job families, however you will be responsible for supporting functional and operational teams and their projects, such as implementation of Strategic Initiatives, Industry 4.0, Lean Operating Model etc. As you develop the confidence and competence on the programme you can begin to take ownership for portions of larger projects under supervision from their line manager and/or placement manager. The precise nature of each your role will be defined by the skills and competencies developed, interests and the needs of the business. Job Qualifications Essential: Bachelors / BE / Btech in Computer Science, Information Technology , Data Analytics, AI and Machine learning from reputed university. Excellent Software engineering fundamentals Passion to drive their own career and willingness to learn. Keen interest in the Aerospace industry Enthusiasm for continuous personal development Exhibits leadership potential and ownership Good communication skills in English both oral and written Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with peers, internal and external stakeholders Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training Flexible and adaptable to new tasks Knowledge of any programing languages Right to work in country that you have applied for Desirable: Good knowledge of languages like Python, HTML, JS, CSS etc. Good knowledge about Databases & SQL. Good knowledge in the area of data science & industrial automations Experience in creating ETL pipelines, BI dashboards, AI, ML, LLM, Machine Vision, Full stack software development (Python) etc. through internships, projects, competitions, self-interest etc. Has undergone relevant courses or acquired knowledge and interest in areas related to software development, testing, deployment, Data Analytics, Data science, AI, ML, LLM, Machine Vision, Databases , SQL etc. ITAR/SSA clearance (where relevant) Previous involvement with STEM, early careers events Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training to grow in digital areas. 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. #LI-HYBRID

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 GKN Aerospace India Graduate Programme is a 15 month program targeted on recruiting and developing Engineering graduates through phased learning and helping individuals to set their own goals and explore own interests within our business while being fully supported. The phase wise learning shall give you an opportunity to understand and develop both your technical and personal Skills. While on this program, you work on real time projects, solving real world problems and delivering a real change. Program provides a development opportunity and mentoring to match your capabilities and aspirations to GKN strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for GKN and a fulfilling career for you at our offices. Job Responsibilities As a young graduate at GKN, we encourage you to develop a keen interest in digital technologies and drive digital transformation, including Software development, testing, deployment, Data Analytics, Data science, AI, ML, Machine Vision, LLM etc. within the organization. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing digital solutions for aerospace processes, with a focus on manufacturing engineering, technology and product development, purchasing, logistics, and quality functions etc. Your goal will be to eventually take on a leadership or technical role in the future. You are accountable for your own personal and professional growth under the guidance of our senior teams. You will be building relationships within and outside GKN Aerospace and maintaining performance within your team and the wider company. There will also be self-development through trainings and other opportunities and the organisation will support you through mentoring alongside their placements. Specific accountabilities will vary between job families, however you will be responsible for supporting functional and operational teams and their projects, such as implementation of Strategic Initiatives, Industry 4.0, Lean Operating Model etc. As you develop the confidence and competence on the programme you can begin to take ownership for portions of larger projects under supervision from their line manager and/or placement manager. The precise nature of each your role will be defined by the skills and competencies developed, interests and the needs of the business. Essential Job Qualifications Bachelors / BE / Btech in Computer Science, Information Technology , Data Analytics, AI and Machine learning from reputed university. Excellent Software engineering fundamentals Passion to drive their own career and willingness to learn. Keen interest in the Aerospace industry Enthusiasm for continuous personal development Exhibits leadership potential and ownership Good communication skills in English both oral and written Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with peers, internal and external stakeholders Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training Flexible and adaptable to new tasks Knowledge of any programing languages Right to work in country that you have applied for Desirable Good knowledge of languages like Python, HTML, JS, CSS etc. Good knowledge about Databases & SQL. Good knowledge in the area of data science & industrial automations Experience in creating ETL pipelines, BI dashboards, AI, ML, LLM, Machine Vision, Full stack software development (Python) etc. through internships, projects, competitions, self-interest etc. Has undergone relevant courses or acquired knowledge and interest in areas related to software development, testing, deployment, Data Analytics, Data science, AI, ML, LLM, Machine Vision, Databases , SQL etc. ITAR/SSA clearance (where relevant) Previous involvement with STEM, early careers events Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training to grow in digital areas. 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.

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 GKN Aerospace India Graduate Programme is a 15 months rotation program targeted on recruiting and developing Engineering graduates through phased learning and helping individuals to set their own goals and explore own interests within our business while being fully supported. The phase wise learning shall give you an opportunity to understand and develop both your technical and personal Skills. While on this program, you work on real time projects, solving real world problems and delivering a real change. Program provides a development opportunity and mentoring to match your capabilities and aspirations to GKN strategic and operational needs – ensuring a thriving business for GKN and a fulfilling career for you at our offices. Job Responsibilities As a young graduate at GKN, we want you to be interested in working with Design engineering, technology and product development or product support, either in Analysis / definition/ Product design. You are accountable for your own personal and professional growth under the guidance of our senior teams. You will be building relationships within and outside GKN Aerospace and maintaining performance within your team and the wider company. There will also be self-development through trainings and other opportunities and the organisation will support you through mentoring alongside their placements. Specific accountabilities will vary between job families, however you will be responsible for supporting functional and operational teams and their projects, such as implementation of Strategic Initiatives, Organisation KPI, Lean culture, Innovations, Industry 4.0 etc. As you develop the confidence and competence on the project/programme you can begin to take ownership for portions of larger projects under supervision from their line manager and/or placement manager. The precise nature of each your role will be defined by the skills and competencies developed, interests and the needs of the business. Essential Job Qualifications Post-graduation degree from reputed university preferably from Mechanical, Industrial Production and Aerospace background Excellent engineering fundamentals Passion to drive their own career and Willingness to Learn Keen interest in the Aerospace industry Enthusiasm for continuous personal development Exhibits leadership potential and Ownership Good communication skills in English both oral and written Right to work in country that you have applied for Develop and sustain a healthy work relationship based on mutual trust with peers, internal and external stakeholders Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training LEAN culture and mind-set Flexible and adaptable to new tasks Knowledge of Gas turbine working principle Knowledge of any programing languages Desirable Previous experience in design / simulation of aerospace or mechanical components (e.g. through internships, placements, Experience before joining Masters if any) Knowledge of FEA/CAD tools (Ansys, Hypermesh, Simcenter, NX, Catia V5,MSC Nastran, MSC Patran, Teamcenter) Has undergone relevant courses or acquired knowledge and interest in areas related to fatigue, fracture, numerical methods & finite element analysis, theories of elasticity & plasticity, composite structure, design simulations, additive manufacturing, GD&T, drawing interpretation, design thinking, etc. Knowledge of scripting languages (MATLAB/Python/Shell/awk, Excel VBA etc.) Knowledge in the area of data science & industrial automations Knowledge in the areas of numerical methods, design simulation, additive manufacturing, design thinking, Composites etc. ITAR/SSA clearance (where relevant) Previous involvement with STEM, early careers events Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training to grow in technical areas related to aerospace component designs 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.