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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

At GKN Aerospace, we’re committed to delivering high-quality components through a reliable and compliant supply chain. As a Supplier Quality Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our suppliers meet performance expectations, comply with industry standards, and continuously improve. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working across teams, solving problems, and driving measurable results.

What You'll Be Doing

Supplier Oversight

+ Conduct audits (quality system, process, product) to evaluate supplier compliance

+ Monitor supplier performance and maintain metrics for internal and external reporting

+ Identify risks and lead improvement initiatives to reduce cost of poor quality

Quality Assurance

+ Flow down quality requirements to suppliers

+ Review and approve first article inspections (AS9102)

+ Partner with Receiving Inspection to reduce incoming defects

+ Investigate recurring issues and issue SCARs when necessary

+ Track corrective actions to closure

Supplier Development

+ Assess manufacturability of components and provide technical guidance

+ Support suppliers in implementing process improvements

+ Maintain the Approved Supplier Listing (ASL) and ensure timely renewals

+ Confirm control plans and resources are in place for critical suppliers

Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality

+ Assist with packaging and receiving issues

+ Support internal audits and contribute to procedure development

+ Help foster a proactive, improvement-focused culture

What You'll Need

+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field; Will consider 8+ years of professional experience in manufacturing supplier quality, in lieu of degree.

+ 2+ years of suppiler quality engineering experience in a manufacturing.

Experience with:

+ + GD&T

+ First article inspection (AS9102)

+ MRB/non-conforming parts

+ Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

+ Willingness to work weekends as needed

+ Ability to travel up to 25%

+ Must be eligible to work under ITAR/EAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

+ ASQ Certification

+ Quality Accreditation (i.e., Internal Auditor, QMS)

+ Lean and Continuous Improvement skills with background/certification in Lean Six Sigma

+ Green belt or black belt certification

What We Offer

+ Competitive compensation and benefits

+ Opportunities for professional development and certification

+ A collaborative environment focused on quality and innovation

+ A chance to make a meaningful impact in aerospace manufacturing

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $100,588.00 - $150,883.00

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. ​

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