Sales Engineer (Cutting Tools)

GKN Aerospace •

Wellington, Kansas, United States

Position Type: Permanent

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Sales Engineer (Cutting Tools) performs all plant engineering functions in planning, design and modification of cutting tools and manufacturing processes. Resolves production problems and completes documentation on assigned cutting tools. Interfaces with customers as needed. Generally operates with appreciable latitude for non-reviewed action or decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

•   Determines the sequence of operations in the manufacture of cutting tools.
•   Prepares and updates routers and operation sheets. Researches new manufacturing methods.
•   Establishes manufacturing standards and equipment.
•   Implements new product design and introduction
•   Determines and troubleshoots manufacturing processes at all levels of complexity.
•   Engineers tools, fixture and gauging design modifications.
•   Gives technical direction to CAD/CAM, production, and inspection personnel as needed.
•   Implements “Lean” practices and procedures.
•   Coordinates cutting tool inspection procedures with Quality Engineers.
•   Problem solving to determine and document root causes.
•   Develops corrective actions to prevent future problem occurrences.
•   Interfaces with internal and external Customers to resolve any issues such as Quality, Delivery, etc
•   Coordinates with outside vendors consumables
•   Performs other duties as assigned by management

Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

•   Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or 4 years of equivalent manufacturing experience and training.
•   2 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or the equivalent engineering experience in manufacturing processes, materials, and designs.
•   US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of cutting tool geometry
Fundamental knowledge or experience with CNC cutter grinding machines
Experience with commonly used software such as WALTER Tool Studio and ANCA ToolDraft
Experience with Walter grinding machines (HELITRONIC Power, HELITRONIC Vision) and Walter inspection equipment (Helicheck)
Project Management skills/experience
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of tools
Ability to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
Fluent in English language, both written and spoken

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’ last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1002121201

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Sales Engineer (Cutting Tools)

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