Associate Research Engineer, Technology Specialist
About The Position
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything they do. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, they serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. The Associate Additive Manufacturing Engineer role supports the development of large scale metallic additive manufacturing processes for titanium and nickel super alloys, with applications in aerostructures and aeroengines. This hands-on position involves operating advanced manufacturing equipment, supporting engineering activities, and contributing to product development efforts. Responsibilities include working with robotic additive manufacturing systems, programming, data analysis, machining support, and technical documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline related to manufacturing
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar
- Proficiency in computer aided design tools
- Experience with CNC machining, G code, and or robotics
- Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Must be a United States citizen
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work effectively across a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments
- Strong interest in the aerospace manufacturing industry
- Experience with additive manufacturing technologies
- Experience with hardware integration, including devices such as Raspberry Pi or Arduino
- Experience with Siemens NX
- Experience with laser directed energy deposition
- Experience with industrial computer aided manufacturing software
Responsibilities
- Support product development initiatives for additively manufactured titanium aerostructures
- Design additive manufacturing preforms and develop build strategies
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive and corrective actions to reduce non conformances
- Maintain and improve robotic additive manufacturing systems
- Oversee downstream post processing activities to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners across functions to achieve project goals
- Develop technical solutions to complex engineering challenges
- Generate toolpaths for additive manufacturing parts and experimental builds
- Provide technical support for manufacturing development and production integration
- Conduct data analysis following additive manufacturing builds under guidance from senior engineering staff
Benefits
- Fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities
- Cutting-edge industry position
- Best training on offer in the industry
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
- Accessible recruitment process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
