Research Engineer - Inspection Technology Development

About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 51 manufacturing locations in 14 countries, we serve over 90% of the world”s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way.


We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.


Driven by the vision of sustainable aerospace innovation, GKN Aerospace develop large scale additive manufacturing, saving waste material and creating new design concepts for lower weight and integrated functionality. The technology target engine structures in advanced material, in sizes up to 3 meter in diameter.
We are looking for innovative, committed persons to join us at the Global Technology Center (GTC), and work with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT).
The Global Technology Center (GTC) has around 90 employees and is a part of GKN Aerospace Engine Systems. We develop technologies and run development programs for product demonstrations of new design concepts, often in national and EU frameworks programs together with OEM customers. Our mission is to support business growth by implementing competitive technologies.
The GTC competence spans over Additive manufacturing process development, advanced material, turbomachinery design, product development, digitalisation, inspection technologies …
We are located at the GKN site and we have our manufacturing and inspection laboratory at Innovatum District in Trollhättan city, where you will be located.
If you are an amazing engineer who want to work with a great team of skilled persons then keep reading!

Opportunities
The work will be in close relation to the material development as well process development. Everything with the focus to develop a qualitative and effective additive process, and a high performing material.
You have a desire for spending time in by the equipment performing measurement. Curiosity for learning and understanding the Quality requirements and deep interest in understand relation to material performance is a necessity.
We expect Curiosity (think beyond rules and procedures safely), Innovation (Entrepreneur spirit and flexible approach to solve challenges) and Ownership (taking responsibility within the team).

Key Responsibilities
Some of the activities will be:
Perform measurement with the different NDT equipment. Currently we have CT-scanner, Ultra Sonic and X-ray equipment operational.
Evaluate the results.
Document and present results internally as well as externally with our partners.
Communicate and present plans and results internally as well as externally with our partners.
Be part of the implementation of new NDT technologies to support technology development programs.



You will be part of a team where co-operation, respect, inclusion and sharing are important culture principals. We support and help all colleagues. This is where you will be able to share your ideas and questions and have the opportunity to challenge yourself every day.
The work is performed jointly with your colleagues, through internal technology development projects and in research projects often done in bilateral or multilateral collaboration with our GKN colleagues, industry and academic partners and customers.

Qualifications and experiences
You are an engineer with a M.Sc. or industrial experience with Non-destructive Testing.
You have knowledge and practical experience in one or more NDT methods like CT-scanner analysis, X-ray and Ultra Sonic measurements, thermography. ambition to grow and develop knowledge in others.
You have an interest to grow and develop knowledge in others.
You have an interest in digitalization and automation of work processes.
You have good social skills, the ability to create effective networks and can take on a technical responsibility role.
Experience with Volume Graphics, Xplus and Python programming is a plus.
You are proficient in English

For more information please contact:
Céline Souillet Sundberg, GTC Manager Manufacturing, Materials and Inspection Technologies, tel +46700872981.