Job Description

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems

and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and

integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car

manufacturers.

Role purpose

With the supervision or support of senior colleagues, design, integrate, or improve

manufacturing systems or related processes including Floor to Floor (FTF) measurement

and documentation related to Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Manage

implementation of new manufacturing systems in a project management mode. May work

with commercial or industrial designers to refine product designs to increase producibility

and decrease costs.

Key responsibilities

Process Design Engineering

Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process

steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously

improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end

product within specified cost and quality parameters.

Engineering Solutions Design

Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and

supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering

solutions.

Engineering Standards Specification

Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the

drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness

of those standards.

Engineering Inspections

Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of

engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make

recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure

conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.

Data Collection and Analysis

Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working

independently.

Improvement/Innovation

Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established

change management programs to address them.

Project Management

Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices

through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Contract Management

Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and

acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract

management plan.

Knowledge Management System

Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and

advice.

Product and Solution Development

Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established

systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.

Solutions Analysis

Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes,

procedures, and precedents.

Internal Client Relationship Management

Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization, delivering high-

quality professional services with guidance from senior colleagues.

Health, Safety, and Environment

Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and

mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-

being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify

instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious

issues as appropriate.

Manufacturing Methods/Processes Development

Identify shortcomings in existing manufacturing processes, systems, and procedures;

develop methods and processes to address them.

Values & Behaviours

Ingenious: Effective decision making

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example,

knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs,

decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good

independent decisions.

Ingenious: Manages complexity

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to

effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles;

explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences

and implications of different options.

Ingenious: Driving continuous improvement

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on

continuous improvement. For example, uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy

and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively

addresses process breakdowns.

Collaborative: Builds relationships

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For

example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information;

discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.

Principled: Accountability

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, tracks performance

and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on

challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.

Principled: Communicates effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest.

Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when

speaking or writing.

Driven: Early technical adopter

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.

For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses

digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands

how to avoid misuse of these tools.

Driven: Prioritisation

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For

example, outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time

frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks

and speed up the work.

Skills

Engineering Technology

Works with full competence to exploit new and advancing technology to create engineering

outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Engineering Design

Works with full competence to apply appropriate method, tools, processes and software to

execute engineering design activities. Typically works without supervision and may provide

technical guidance.

Engineering Development

Works with full competence to apply appropriate method, tools, processes and software to

achieve engineering development outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may

provide technical guidance.

Engineering Specification

Works with full competence to produce technical engineering specifications and related

materials. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Engineering Testing

Works with full competence to test, evaluate and replan engineering outcomes. Typically

works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Project Schedule Management

Works with full competence to identify, sequence, and resource project schedules for timely

completion. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Engineering Build

Works with full competence to build engineering solutions. Typically works without

supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Costing and Budgeting

Works with full competence to systematically estimate, allocate, and control costs in order to manage financial resources effectively. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Experience

Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others

(Over 3 years to 6 years)