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GKN Aerospace Materials Engineer, Additive Manufacturing 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 the opportunity
Materials Engineering is a department organized within Materials and Processes at GKN Aerospace Engine Systems (AES) in Trollhättan. Our main task is to support the GKN AES organization with knowledge in materials engineering, specializing in titanium alloys, superalloys, metal additive manufacturing, mechanical testing and material data analysis. We take part in commercial, military and space development projects as well as technology development programs for new materials and manufacturing processes.
We are now looking for a materials engineer with a focus on additive manufacturing. In this role, you will be coordinating matters regarding materials manufacturing and material properties in industrialization projects within the new business area, Material Solutions. You are part of a team where you work side by side with experienced process and materials engineers with deep knowledge of materials technology, materials characterization and manufacturing processes.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of the industrialization of additive manufacturing methods for aerospace applications. As a member of the project team, you identify the need for materials testing and establish verification plans. You coordinate and prioritize testing activities in close collaboration with our materials data engineers and test labs. You act as an expert on additively manufactured materials, internally as well as in customer relations. You participate in the evaluation of new concepts for additively manufactured products regarding material selection, manufacturing processes and inspection procedures. You will contribute to the development of the business area Material Solutions. Qualifications
Qualifications
• MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Solid Mechanics or Physics • Documented knowledge in Materials Science and Engineering
Experience from the following areas is preferred:
Product development and quality systems; nickel based superalloys or titanium; manufacturing processes such as additive manufacturing, welding, heat treatment or powder metallurgy; material characterization such as scanning electron microscopy, metallography, hardness, fractography or mechanical testing. We expect you to have the ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams, to take on tasks and deliver results according to agreed plans and goals. Excellent communication skills is required.
Application
The recruitment process is ongoing, so do not wait to send in your application.
Last date for application: 2024.08.04
For more information, please contact the hiring manager: Karin Ericson, tel. 0700872406
The position requires that you undergo and is 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?
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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.
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