MAIN TASKS 61 Overall design NRC planning, tracking, and control. 61 Link to Operations for manufacturing philosophy, design for cost agreements, etc. 61 Change control at Customer level. 61 Management of project technical content. 61 Identification of work packages suitable for off-load to external Suppliers. 61 To identify and implement Lean initiatives and to encourage a culture of continuous improvement. 61 Assist to GKN global team at technical meetings providing sound 2-way technical translations. 61 Assist to GKN global team logistically to ensure their timely support to contracts when in China. 61 To assist with bid development activities for the Engineering team in China. o Technical o Assist to Contractual negotiations o Assist to CE with bid cost generation. 61 Establish and maintain good relationship with customer team in China and global locations, identify potential opportunities and key stake holders, help develop proper approach to engage further with customer to support and strengthen company’s China footprint strategy. 61 Assist in supporting Export Control and Compliance requirements; Liaising with Compliance team to ensure that latest requirements are shared with the China team. 61 Managing the technical infrastructure (IT, Engineering toolset, data transfer, etc.,) and deployment of engineering teams to support China ETQ and JV project requirements. 61 Support the Technical Work Package (WP) transfer (ME & Q Planning, Qualification/Quality Approvals, Tooling, Technical Project Integration & Co-ordination, etc.) of GKN and customer WP’s from incumbent locations to the new JV facility. 61 Support and develop GKN participation in Chinese and International symposiums and conferences in China and other events as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 61 Sound background in Aerospace Engineering (design, analysis, manufacture, engineering integration & ideally composites etc.) 61 Ability to develop technical solutions, compliant with requirements within agreed programs and timescales. 61 Have a responsible approach to the Health & Safety of themselves and others 61 Knowledge of processing methods for both metallic and composites. 61 Proactive about new developments in the area of expertise. 61 Good interpersonal team working skills. 61 Innovative toward all aspects of the job. 61 Flexible and capable of working in a complex environment. 61 Willingness to travel 61 PC literate – MS Office Programs 61 Knowledge of engineering toolsets would be advantageous – CATIA. 61 Excellent cultural awareness of western and eastern cultures is required (including language skills, Written/Spoken Mandarin & English). 61 The candidate must be able to engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously throughout the GKN organization as well as across Chinese customers’ organization. 61 Experience in working with China aviation industries, familiar with the industry structure, network and working culture.