About this job

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all new Special Tooling (ST) released to production meets design intent. Tasks will be performed by reviewing the design and/or transition of ST from initial design through design review/acceptance into production
• Ensure existing ST are in the best production condition by performing technical tool observations (TTO) and tool detail accountabilities
• Accountable for tooling product development, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, tool configuration changes that involve cost estimation, tool functional verification, tool usage instructions, and implementation into production
• Provide leadership using root cause analysis methods and corrective action implementation to ensure tools with nonconforming conditions are neutralized
• Continuously improve tooling performance/usage via work instructions and tooling design orders supported by statistical process control (SPC)
• Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for effective performance
• Perform other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Profile

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in tooling engineering or related discipline
• 4 years of engineering experience
• 2 years of manufacturing support experience
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site SSA requirements

Additional Experience and Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of GD&T and keen understanding of engineering language used in Special Tool change orders, tool configuration management and tool maintenance/repair dispositions/directives
• Strong knowledge of CAD/CAMM for tool design development, tool design review/acceptance
• Excellent written, verbal and collaboration skills