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Senior Research Engineer – Composite Manufacturing Processes
GKN AerospaceSenior Research Engineer developing advanced composite manufacturing processes at GKN Aerospace. Contributing to project strategy and engaging with stakeholders for aerospace applications.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Contribute to shaping and delivery of project strategy, integrating cross-functional expertise and understanding the strategic direction for target products
- Plan and manage delivery, including budgets, schedules, and preparation of Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases
- Lead development activities, from hands-on testing and trials through to high-quality technical documentation
- Drive projects to exploitation, supporting development toward industrialisation and real-world application
- Engage stakeholders and partners, build and maintain strong relationships across internal and external partners, customers, and the supply chain
- Support and develop people while fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performing working environment
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience and knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing methods
- Good technical knowledge in one or more advanced composite manufacturing processes (e.g. Resin Transfer Moulding, automated layup, fibre placement/tape laying)
- Experience contributing to the development and delivery of composite structures, including tooling concepts, forming/layup technologies, in-process monitoring, and manufacturing systems and equipment
- Good understanding of process control, repeatability, and statistical variation for composite manufacturing
- Experience collaborating with tooling engineers and others on mould/tool design, material deposition strategies, and thermal/process management
- Knowledge of common composite manufacturing defects (e.g. porosity, fibre misalignment, dry areas, wrinkles) and mitigation approaches
- Hands-on experience supporting composite manufacturing in a production or industrial R&D environment
- Detailed knowledge of carbon fibre materials and processing options, across manual and automated processing methods
- Strong understanding of aerospace-grade composite systems, including fibres, resins, and core materials
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Up to 15% Bonus
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%)
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment
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Hard Skills & Tools
composite materialsadvanced composite manufacturing processesResin Transfer Mouldingautomated layupfibre placementtooling conceptsin-process monitoringmanufacturing systemsprocess controlstatistical variation
Soft Skills
project strategystakeholder engagementrelationship buildingpeople developmentinclusive working environmenthigh-performing team management