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Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Processes (Special Process Auditor)

GKN Aerospace

East Cowes · Nationwide · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you oversee supplier processes and audit activities to ensure ongoing compliance and quality. You monitor supplier performance and drive root-cause analyses to implement corrective actions. You act as the main liaison for supplier queries, identify process improvements, and collaborate with engineering peers. The position supports cross-functional quality programs within aerospace manufacturing. This is a chance to contribute to supplier excellence at a cutting-edge company.

Responsibilities
  • Maintain frequent contact with suppliers to verify adherence to requirements and help them understand expectations
  • Support supplier approvals through audits and assessments
  • Handle supplier non-conformances including root cause analysis, containment, and corrective actions
  • Participate in supplier work transfers including initial evaluation and ongoing monitoring
  • Support the Supplier First Article review process
Key requirements
  • Relevant qualification in Material Science or engineering-related subject with substantial experience
  • Auditing experience (AS9100), ideally external auditor experience
  • Knowledge of metallics-based quality environments and quality tools/practices
  • Strong communication skills for clear information and cross-level relationship building
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and structured problem solving
  • High dedication, motivation, responsibility, and willingness to get hands-on
  • Ability to travel nationally and occasionally internationally up to 50%
  • communication
  • team collaboration
  • problem-solving
  • AS9100 auditing
  • root cause analysis
  • quality tools and practices

Reference: WJ-747_31183213

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