Arbetsbeskrivning

Role Purpose

Are you interested to join our fantastic team at GKN to create the Composite Factory of the Future at the Global Technology Center (GTC) in Trollhättan?

Driven by the vision of sustainable aerospace innovation, GKN Aerospace develop new design concepts for lower weight and integrated functionality for future aviation. The Global Technology Center develops the next generation designs, materials, manufacturing methods and inspection solutions for GKN Engines.

The department of Composite & Inspection Technology now has an open position for a Research Engineer/Specialist with emphasis on process and manufacturing technologies for Composite materials in our aero engine structures. You are an Engineer with a competence profile in Composites and that is interested in working with process and material questions related to the design of our future engine components but also to work closely together with University partners around research on composite materials coupled to our products.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Research Engineer/Specialist to our Research Centre with a strong interest in composites and inspection of manufacturing processes and emphasis on Aerospace applications. You will develop processes and test out inspection technologies for our future Engine component designs and lead work packages where we work together with our University partners on Research questions for composite materials.

Typically you will work with development of the next generation technologies for compressor and fan structures in composite and mixed composite/metal materials. The work is performed in internal technology development projects, technology demonstrators and in research projects often done in bilateral or multilateral collaboration with our partners in the EU as well as in the USA. Your work will typically consist of:

Selecting the best combination of processes and materials for specific product applications.

Specify and test out manufacturing processes

Working practically in our workshop with inspection processes.

Working to avoid problems arising during the manufacturing process for the finished product

Helping to ensure that products comply with national and international legal and standards

Considering the costs implications of materials used and alternatives, in terms of both time and money

Qualifications / Experience / Skills

• You are a Process Engineer with an MSc degree in Materials or Mechanical Engineering with interest in designing and testing out manufacturing processes from composites.
• You want to work in a global cross discipline team with design, material and mechanical Engineers developing composite components for GKN Aerospace Engine Systems. You can take responsibility of maintenance and development of process equipment and materials used in our programs.
• You have the ability to interpret the research program needs regarding material selection and proper design criteria and have good ability to communicate and present results internally as well as with our research partners
• You are interested in research in the field of composite manufacturing processes and materials for engine structures
• You have good social skills, the ability to create effective networks and can take on a technical responsibility role
• You are proficient in English, which the GKN Group language

Personal Skills:

• Communication Skills: The ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and feedback. You have good social skills, the ability to create effective networks and can take on a technical responsibility role
• Collaboration: Willingness to work with others and contribute to team success. You like to work in an RNT environment.

· Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting to new challenges and environments.

· Empathy: Understanding and being considerate of colleagues’ perspectives and feelings.

· Positive Attitude: Maintaining a positive and encouraging demeanor, even in challenging situations. You like to create new methods rather than using existing ones.

Employment:

Permanent contract.

Place Trollhättan Sweden, therefore the applicant should be able to obtain the right to live and work in Sweden.

Travel will occur. Travel to other locations in EU/US is included in the role if necessary.

Application:

The selection process takes place continuously. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application!

Last date for application: 2026-04-15

For more information, please contact hiring manager:

Marcus Kartberg

[email protected]

The position requires that you undergo and be 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.