Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product&Planning, Papendrecht

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product&Planning We are looking to expand the Manufacturing Engineering team at Fokker Landing Gear, located in Papendrecht, and for this reason, we are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product&Planning for the Assembly team. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at our multi‑technology manufacturing campus in Papendrecht, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and seamless production of landing gear components. Your contributions will directly support the delivery of unique projects that prioritize the safety of everyone who relies on our products inflight.

In this role, you will be a key member of the assembly team, supporting operational deliveries by preparing and managing product‑related documentation. This includes analyzing production characteristics to improve processes, managing Level 1 (L1) non‑conformities, and defining temporary production instructions. Additionally, you will prepare dispositions for Level 2 (L2) non‑conformities, with the aim of advancing to aposition as a Non‑Conformity (NC) approver.

Fokker Landing Gear Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on the design and development, production and assembly of complete landing gears, as well as the repair and reassembly of systems already in use. In doing so, we work on the most famous aircraft and helicopters; think of the Apache combat helicopter, the F‑35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 and the multipurpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.

What You’ll Do

Develop technical solutions to complex problems by exemplifying a safety‑first mind‑set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.

Hold responsibility for the technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.

Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.

Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non‑conformances.

Manage the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production; design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate such.

Oversee the product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation;

Deliver measurable, metrics‑driven results in line with Operational&Program goals.

Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co‑workers.

Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Experience in managing (new) Product / Process introduction (industrialization)&existing production process improvements.

10+ years’ experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably with some experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Degree in a related Engineering discipline, such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive.

Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationship within a global organization.

Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.

Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1‑9000.

Quality driven and strong documentation / reporting skills.

Working knowledge of machining processes (milling, mill‑turn, boring, honing) and of surface treatment processes (heat treatment, plating, shot‑peen, NDI) would be an advantage.

Fluency in English, both in writing&speaking.

What We’ll Offer A challenging position in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes passion for engineering and all our teams are justifiably proud of what they develop and build. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including:

A gross salary up to 6.350 ,- per month, based on the CAO Metalektro (salary scale L1) and depending on your experience and qualifications.

42 paid holidays for full‑time employment.

Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme and travel allowance.

A working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers.

Every opportunity to build on your career and personal development.

Extra info You can apply by clicking on the‘apply’ button and attaching your CV. Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker’s customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance&Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 3 weeks.

We are 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.

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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