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.

The vacancy: NDT Engineer Level 2

We are looking for an NDT Engineer certified in MPI & FPI Level 2 to join the Manufacturing Engineering team that focuses on the Fokker Landing Gear products. 
The NDT Engineer Level 2 plays a crucial role in certifying the safety and reliability of our products used in landing gear on aircrafts and helicopters like the NH90, Apache and F35. Quality, safety and reliability are critical for GKN Aerospace and our customers and by using MPI & FPI, you play a vital role in the operational and development programs. Your goal as NDT Engineer is to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. This role is accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to NDT process definition. 

As an NDT Engineer level 2, you work alongside and you are guided by an NDT Engineer Level 3. Your goal is to gain the relevant experience and work towards being also certified as Level 3 in MPI and FPI. 

What you'll do

At GKN Fokker Aerospace, you work with a dedicated and enthusiastic team. During the daily meetings, you discuss with the team the planning and ongoing projects, which can either be new build or in MRO. You work with high-end products that must meet strict quality standards. These products that you inspect are exposed to extreme conditions and loads, such as salt, sand, and extremely low or high temperatures. Varied work? Absolutely! 

Furthermore, your role as NDT Engineer level 2 will include the following tasks: 

Conduct material inspections following internal GKN Fokker and/or client specifications using magnetic particle testing (MPI) and fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI).  Ensure the quality and safety of components for landing gear, preventing defects in subsequent production steps.  Assessing deviations and determining preventive and corrective measures based on applicable standards and procedures.  Interface with customers and auditing bodies and interpret regulations, standards, specifications and procedures, both from Fokker and customer or regulatory bodies (Aerospatiale, Airbus, DASA, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Westland, EN4179, JAR, MIL/ASNT/ASTM, etc.).  Establish techniques and procedures for both GKN Fokker and customers, prepare work instructions for inspection activities.  Keep knowledge up-to-date regarding applicable materials, manufacturing methods, and product technology for determining NDT techniques, application and criteria.  Assist in determining the application and evaluation criteria, if not available; promote the establishment of criteria (acceptance/rejection) in collaboration with Design, Analysis, Materials & Processes (incl. via TH1, TH6 and among others for NCRs, MRB, Effect or defect programs, reference panels – IPR, CRP, PCP – etc. ).  Support the set up of requirements for the execution of NDT methods (authorization or assignment), including the qualification/certification of personnel and equipment/tools, assistance with/or conducting NDT audits, ensure quality level of NDT procedures and inspection sheets.  What you'll bring

What we expect from you as an NDT Engineer level 2 is to deliver components of the highest quality together with your team based in Papendrecht and Helmond. 

You are a driven, curious person and you have an enthusiastic mindset with a quality-focused and critical approach. You are a flexible team player willing to assist your colleagues working in 2 shifts and you enjoy collaborating to implement improvements. Furthermore, you have the following qualifications: 

Level 2 certification on MPI and FPI,  Familiarity with other certification on other methods, such as UT, Experience in the aerospace manufacturing sector,  Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing,  Good reporting skills,  Team player at all levels in the company, pro-active attitude, Ownership, results driven, Residence in the Netherlands. 

You do not meet all requirements? No worries! We are open to training a professional with the right drive!
 

What we'll offer

Our organization demonstrates passion for innovation and our employees are rightly proud for what we engineer and build. This is a truly challenging work environment: a role where you contribute as an individual but also as a member of a diverse and international team of experts. At GKN Aerospace, we not only provide you with the tools to perform at the best of your capabilities, but we also support and promote your technical and personal development.

Furthermore, we offer to you:

A gross monthly salary between €3.294,- and 4.197,- based on the CLA Metalektro and in line with your experience and qualifications, 8% holiday allowance, 40 paid holidays for full-time employment, Working conditions according to the CAO Metalektro, including an excellent pension scheme (PME) and travel allowance, Profit sharing scheme, Paid overtime work, A pleasant and informal working environment, in which we work together to achieve the best result for our customers in a dynamic atmosphere.

Next to a competitive package, we will offer you a world of opportunities: we want to see your career fly! We will support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

How you'll apply

Are you interested in the role? You can apply by clicking on the 'apply' button and attaching your CV. For questions you can contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Marina Monogyiou at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com

Our selection process includes a screening call with our Talent Acquisition Specialist and 1-2 online/F2F interviews with the hiring manager and the team members. 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. 

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 time at GKN Fokker Aerospace usually takes +/- 3 weeks.

Be part of our journey!

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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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