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GKN Aerospace Supplier Quality Engineer (Site) in Trollhattan, Sweden
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.
About Us
Every time you travel by air, almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN Aerospace is helping you on your way. Our technologies and components are used in 90% of the world’s aircraft, ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft to the largest passenger planes in the world as well as business jets and the world’s most advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. 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. Join us in influencing the sustainable transformation of the aerospace industry and find a place where your talent takes off in a world of tremendous opportunities to learn and develop.
About the role
You will join our team of a highly motivated and experienced supplier quality engineers. You will primarily be working with our external value stream, supporting and reviewing our suppliers manufacturing qualifications and work actively together with the suppliers so ensure they reach and maintain GKNs quality standards.
In addition to collaborating with our suppliers, you will also have a broad internal network and cooperate with our ME engineers, design engineers, engineering method specialist and material application engineers to establish manufacturing qualification requirements and work with same team in problem solving events and in quality improvement efforts. Teamwork is key and you as an SQE will enjoy the true benefit of working with dedicated and skilled colleagues from many different areas within our company.
Main responsibilities
• Actively work with and support the suppliers overall quality performance • Lead problem solving and quality improvement efforts • Manage First Article Inspection and Engineering Source Substantiation at suppliers • PPAP AS9145 and AS13100 introductions and follow up at the supplier base
Qualifications / Experience / Skills
Essential: • Well organized and structured with strong skills to work independently • Target oriented and outgoing with good communications skills • Knowledge of aerospace products, processes and technologies
Desirable: • Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience • Experience from manufacturing engineering, design engineering or quality engineering • Knowledge in APQP, PPAP, preferable within aerospace
To be successful in the position you need to have a good quality mindset, be well organized, a team player with a winning mindset.
Location and travel expectations:
This position is based in Trollhättan, Sweden, therefore the applicant should be able to obtain the right to live and work in Sweden. Travel to other locations is included in the role if necessary.
Application
The recruitmet process is ongoing, therfore do not wait to send in your application.
Looking forward to receiving your application. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Anders Oscarsson Manager supplier quality assurance Phone: +46 520 293557
Last application date: 2024-08-04
The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.
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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