About this role
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.</span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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.</span></span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Working under limited supervision, develops part programs used by Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining tools to manufacture precision components to meet blueprint, operations sheet and customer specifications</span>.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Responsibilities</H2> </div><div><ul> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Develops/revises/proofs programs for complex math-modeled and computer-generated parts surfacing programs to ensure products meet specifications. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Analyzes engineering drawings, operations sheets, blueprints, process requirements and parts complexity to determine the feasibility of performing the required functions for each part program. Factors to be considered include configuration, tolerances, material specifications, surface finish requirements, material requirements, cutting tool requirements, heat treat requirements, machine tool capacities/capabilities and local fixturing required to manufacture the product.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Defines part geometry from various sources utilizing CAD or Automated program Tools to manufacture components on NC machine tools.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Develops manufacturing package which includes tool order, tool set-up sheets, cutting tool descriptions, NC operations sheets, operator instructions and program manuscript.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Maintains all software/document data to efficiently update numerical control part programs to reflect engineering changes. Controls such information to protect and maintain traceability per customer software instructions. Updates/maintains NC directory files.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Guides/mentors/advises machine operators to ensure understanding of program function and obtain feedback on program performance. Mentors lower level programmers to ensure high level of support for manufacturing and engineering functions.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Assist in the development and maintenance of a business culture, which supports the Company's overall business objectives and goals, to include issues that involve “cost, quality, process, schedule and people”.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> Ensure the company's commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.</span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government. </span></li> <li style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Qualifications</H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Required Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. Specialized programming certification preferred. </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">3+ years of experience in numerical control parts programming and math modelling experience with an emphasis on 5-axis complex surfaces parts machine programming. <br><br></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">GKN Experience </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience using Unigraphics (NX) programming software.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience using Vericut simulation software.</span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience with Fanuc and Siemens 840D controls </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must possess an extensive machining background to be able to read/interpret blueprint, drawing and ANSI Y14.5 specifications. </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must possess a practical knowledge of engineering techniques and the properties/limitations on machinery, fixturing and materials. </span></li> <li style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must have excellent basic math, trigonometry and geometry skills. Must have good understand of cutting tool techniques and manufacturing methods and processes. Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with a range of customers.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Compensation Data</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>The compensation range for this postion is between $45.00-$65 per hour. </li> </ul></div></div></div><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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?</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:20.0px"><strong><span style="color:#0070c0">A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working</span></strong></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.</span> </span><br></p> <p><img style="display:block;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto" src="https://app.papirfly.com/original/gallery/38932/files/original/987ee258-6736-49d7-9079-7b5e993917a6.jpg?cacheVersion=1761223513" alt="" width="600" height="150"></p>