Job Description

Role Purpose: Acts as a staff specialist with technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural engineering. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities that are to be carried out by others. Participates in establishing design plans, prepares engineering development proposals and feasibility studies, and contributes to the setting of technical objectives. Contributes significantly to the solution of applied problems. May develop new or modified components, products, manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment. Follows health & safety protocols. Key Responsibilities Equipment Installation Lead major equipment rebuilds; guide planned installation of complex systems. 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 Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants. Engineering Inspections Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements. Process Design Engineering Contribute to the analysis of information, the specification of the methods, process steps, and 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. Improvement/Innovation Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them. Knowledge Management System Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice. Solutions Analysis Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures and precedents. Information and Business Advice Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring to others where necessary for interpretation of policy. 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. Health, Safety and Environment Follow the or ganization\'s Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others. Operational Compliance Develop working knowledge of the organization\'s policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards. Project Management Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals. Work Scheduling and Allocation Design own monthly schedule and, if necessary, assign work to others in order to speed up office workflow and ensure high-priority tasks get done.
Skills
Engineering Technology Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to get results using new and advanced engineering technologies.
Engineering Design Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. Engineering Development Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on achieving engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software. Business Requirements Analysis Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing the business requirements that IT solutions must meet. Data Collection and Analysis Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making. Engineering Specification Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials. Engineering Testing Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes. Verbal Communication Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
Education Bachelor\'s Degree or Equivalent Level
Experience Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)
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\xe2\x80\x99s car manufacturers. Diversity and Inclusion As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN Automotive. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation.