Chief Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Be part of our journey as we are seeking a Chief Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic & international team!

Join our NH90 and Landing Gear Engineering team based in Papendrecht where youll be responsible for leading the planning development commissioning and industrialisation of Manufacturing Systems within the business from LG3 to LG7. This applies to but is not limited to; New Product Introductions (NPI) Work Transfers Technology development and Industrialisation and addressing critical quality and delivery issues. The CME leads the deployed Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team to deliver manufacturing systems in compliance with identified requirements (Produceability Productivity Cost Schedule Regulatory/Customer/HSE requirements) and adherence to Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standards.

Job Responsibilities

Your responsibilities

• Bids LG0->LG3 Working closely with the Programme team and Industrial Architects be accountable for the definition of the Manufacturing System and its associated performance targets. This includes validating the NRC planning associated with the technical ME content of bid any technology developments required and associated technical risks.
• NPI LG3->LG7 The CME is directly responsible for planning development and commissioning of the Manufacturing System for New Product Introductions. Working with the Design Chief Engineers (for Design and Build contracts) site teams and Industrial Architects they are accountable for delivering a Manufacturing System that fulfils all stakeholder requirements (Safety Logistics Quality Produceability & Business case metrics)
• Sustaining the CME is responsible for the governance and oversight of the Non-Conformance dispositioning effort (MRB-E) through regular review of system KPIs and hands-on involvement. This is to ensure productivity & quality targets are continually met.
• Leadership of Projects- Directly responsible for the non-recurring ME activities within the programmes influence & provides the technical leadership through; Program Management Planning Resource provisioning Budgeting & Project EV reporting to Functional and Enterprise standards.
• Leadership of Teams Accountable to the Program Manager/Director for delivering ME content of tasks through direct Operational Management and Leadership of deployed manufacturing engineering team.
• Quality Responsible for Product quality within the NPI ME function. Expected to drive a quality mind-set within the deployed engineering team and ensure compliance to agreed Customer Regulatory Business and functional standards including AS9145 (ZDM).
• Relationships - Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers key stakeholders within the business. Foster and champion 5 principles within sphere of influence.

Job Qualifications

What youll bring

• Essential:
  • Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering with a relevant professional qualification / background (university degree) in engineering (eg. Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical).
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience of developing Manufacturing Systems for New Product Introduction (NPI) with emphasis on industrialisation through a life cycle gate process (design implement start-up and rate production)
  • Demonstrates leadership skills in terms of awareness and maturity to drive to the right business goals in complex multisite environments.
  • Ability to lead and influence people build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation.
  • Working knowledge of Industrial productivity improvements and monitoring their efficacy.
  • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 or AS9100.
  • Fluent in English language both written and spoken.
• Desirable:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change in a Manufacturing System with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost quality or throughput.
  • Project / Program Management Professional Qualification
  • Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
  • Six Sigma Certification
  • Working knowledge of digital systems for manufacturing (PLM MES ERP)
• Travel requirements
  • Prepared to travel domestically and occasionally internationally dependent on program need. Opportunity for short - medium term deployments to GKN locations or key suppliers.

What well offer you

You will bring your passion and expertise we will offer you a career journey where challenges will become opportunities and where possibilities expand on a global level. GKN Fokker is renowned for pushing the boundaries in our industry and you will contribute to our mission of becoming the aerospace industrys most trusted partner. As a Chief Manufacturing Engineer you will join a dynamic international team of experts benefiting from the tools the experience and the unwavering commitment to nurturing your technical and personal development.

Heres what awaits you:

• A gross monthly salary tailored to your experience ranging from 6933 to 8914 depending on your experience
• 8% holiday allowance
• 42 paid holidays for full-time employment aligned with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro
• Excellent pension scheme (PME)
• Hybrid work policy
• Profit sharing scheme
• Informal & pleasant working environment.

Beyond the tangible perks we offer a wealth of opportunities to support your career growth through ongoing learning and development initiatives. Join our global family at GKN Fokker where your journey is bound to be as rewarding as it is meaningful!