Design Engineer

GKN Aerospace East Cowes, England Jun 26, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

The Design Engineer position in Integrated Program Teams centres on represent Design Engineering function in Integrated Program Teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB). It would suit someone who can bring technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving to the role.

Why this role may suit you

With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. Westland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor.

Engineering work involved

Develop design solutions compliant to customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements within assigned programmes/ projects budget and timescale. Preparing compliance documentation to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements where applicable. Represent Design Engineering function in Integrated Program Teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB).

What helps in this technical role

Technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving.

Technical skills and requirements

  • Understand the qualification process of products.
  • New product development activities including requirements management, geometric design, materials selection, specifications, product verification, qualification and certification t.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or any relevant Engineering field.

Practical information

  • Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and Onsite facilities including Onsite parking, food hub and vending machines.
  • Work model: On-site.
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