Repair Design Engineer at GKN Aerospace

About the company

Every time you fly, almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN Aerospace is helping you on your way. Our technology and our components are used in 90% of the world's aircraft, in everything from small and large passenger aircraft, business jets, as well as in the world's most advanced fighter jets. We also design and manufacture innovative components for space systems. We are constantly evolving, paving the way for new technology, and challenging ourselves to become better in everything we do. We are looking for driven and passionate employees who want to make a difference! Join us and influence the sustainable transformation of the aviation industry and find a place where your career takes off in a world of enormous opportunities to learn and develop.

Job description

Are you an engineer who is passionate about technology, flight safety, and problem-solving? Do you want to work with some of the world's leading civil aero engine programs and contribute to ensuring that products in service can continue to fly safely and efficiently? Then this may be the role for you.

At the Hot Structures & Cases Center of Excellence department, we work with the development of new products as well as product support for civil aero engine programs. We are responsible for load-bearing structures where GKN Aerospace has design responsibility and ensure that our products meet high requirements for safety, quality, and airworthiness throughout the entire life cycle.

As a Repair Design Engineer, you will have a central role in the work of developing and maintaining repair instructions, technical manuals, and technical positions for components in service. You will work closely with designers, structural engineers, materials engineers, manufacturing organizations, and customers to ensure that our products can be repaired and maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities and expectations include, among other things:

• Develop, maintain, and improve repair instructions and technical manuals for commercial aero engine structures.
• Handle technical queries, damages, and deviations from production, MRO operations, and products in service.
• Assess damages and develop repair, acceptance, or scrap solutions.
• Ensure that repair solutions meet requirements for airworthiness, quality, and traceability.
• Collaborate with design, structural, materials, and manufacturing organizations to develop robust and practical solutions.
• Implement design changes and updates in repair manuals and technical documentation.
• Contribute to the department's continuous improvement work.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who has a genuine interest in technology and who enjoys analyzing problems, finding solutions, and collaborating with others. You work in a structured manner, take responsibility for your tasks, and have the ability to translate technical requirements into clear and practical solutions.

• Engineering education such as BSc or MSc in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience from design, product support, manufacturing, maintenance, or other relevant engineering activities.
• Strong analytical ability and a structured way of working.
• Good communication skills and experience collaborating with different functions.
• Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Meritorious;

• Experience from the aviation or aero engine industry.
• Work with technical manuals, repair solutions, or product support.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, or SAP.
• Knowledge of GD&T and drawing reading.

Take the chance to become part of our team and contribute to the safety and reliability of some of the world's most advanced civil aero engine programs. With us, you will get to work in an international environment where collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence are in focus.