GKN Aerospace Inc
Operations Director of Global Tech Centre - Additive Manufacturing R & D
GKN Aerospace Inc, Westlake, Texas, United States,
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. 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. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job Summary
The Global Technology Centre (GTC) Director is responsible for the complete management of the GTC facilities and associated resources/teams in the relevant country/location. The US GTC Director also provides operational leadership governance for Engineering and Technology activities in the US and specifically demand and resourcing support to US E&T activities as well as governance of the US defense technology portfolio.The GTC is intended to act as a facility for knowledge and technology development supporting all GKN Aerospace business lines to develop technology, products, and services ready for insertion into our production facilities.This role also assists coordination of relationships in the national ecosystem within which the GTC operates to aid in securing research and technology funding leverage (from customers, governments, or other approved agencies), technical collaboration partnerships, and in the planning and development of strategic capabilities of the GTC.Job Responsibilities
Lead the Development of the GKN Aerospace Global Technical Centers as a collaborative and secure environment within which technology programs can be undertaken.Manage and govern the Defense technology programs/projects conducted within the US GTC.Manage the Global Technology Centers within the remit of this role; ensuring they are safe places to work.Responsible for business management of GTCs (HS&E, strategic planning, budgeting, financial, etc.).Recruit staff with the appropriate skill sets to carry out necessary tasks as requested by the technology teams.Ensure personal development of staff managed by the GTC.Ensure that the GTC has the right equipment and facilities to undertake cutting-edge work aligned with corporate technology strategies.Responsible for workload planning of the GTC to ensure that all strategic developments agreed with the BL Technology Directors and CTO teams can be undertaken.Coordinate relationships in the national ecosystem to secure funding leverage, collaboration partnerships, and strategic capabilities of the GTC.Understand technical capabilities available in their ecosystem to prioritize and build relationships, identify opportunities (and risks), and enable collaborations.Ensure that each GTC facilitates technology development work from across the GKN aerospace regions.Establish and maintain strategic technology relationships/partnerships with research institutes, suppliers, and academia.Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline.Minimum 10 years' experience in Aerospace Engineering with at least 3 years in a management position.3 years of experience in executing large-scale non-recurring projects or managing relevant design, analysis, and/or manufacturing teams within the Aerospace industry.Must be a US Citizen.Additional Qualifications:Knowledge of managing an R&D facility with respect to H&S, people, finances, operations, and equipment management.Operate at a senior level and engage with Customers and Government Bodies to maximize collaboration and generate funding streams.Demonstrated leadership skills and effective team player.Excellent Project Management, communication, and interpersonal skills.Good verbal and written command of English.Strong leadership and communication skills with an approachable personal style.Experience in the technical management of complex organizations.Experience of EASA/FAA or equivalent defense design office requirements and AS9100D requirements.Lean, Six-sigma or similar continuous improvement system qualifications (e.g., Black-belt).We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone 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, we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.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 endeavor, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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The Global Technology Centre (GTC) Director is responsible for the complete management of the GTC facilities and associated resources/teams in the relevant country/location. The US GTC Director also provides operational leadership governance for Engineering and Technology activities in the US and specifically demand and resourcing support to US E&T activities as well as governance of the US defense technology portfolio.The GTC is intended to act as a facility for knowledge and technology development supporting all GKN Aerospace business lines to develop technology, products, and services ready for insertion into our production facilities.This role also assists coordination of relationships in the national ecosystem within which the GTC operates to aid in securing research and technology funding leverage (from customers, governments, or other approved agencies), technical collaboration partnerships, and in the planning and development of strategic capabilities of the GTC.Job Responsibilities
Lead the Development of the GKN Aerospace Global Technical Centers as a collaborative and secure environment within which technology programs can be undertaken.Manage and govern the Defense technology programs/projects conducted within the US GTC.Manage the Global Technology Centers within the remit of this role; ensuring they are safe places to work.Responsible for business management of GTCs (HS&E, strategic planning, budgeting, financial, etc.).Recruit staff with the appropriate skill sets to carry out necessary tasks as requested by the technology teams.Ensure personal development of staff managed by the GTC.Ensure that the GTC has the right equipment and facilities to undertake cutting-edge work aligned with corporate technology strategies.Responsible for workload planning of the GTC to ensure that all strategic developments agreed with the BL Technology Directors and CTO teams can be undertaken.Coordinate relationships in the national ecosystem to secure funding leverage, collaboration partnerships, and strategic capabilities of the GTC.Understand technical capabilities available in their ecosystem to prioritize and build relationships, identify opportunities (and risks), and enable collaborations.Ensure that each GTC facilitates technology development work from across the GKN aerospace regions.Establish and maintain strategic technology relationships/partnerships with research institutes, suppliers, and academia.Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering or similar technical discipline.Minimum 10 years' experience in Aerospace Engineering with at least 3 years in a management position.3 years of experience in executing large-scale non-recurring projects or managing relevant design, analysis, and/or manufacturing teams within the Aerospace industry.Must be a US Citizen.Additional Qualifications:Knowledge of managing an R&D facility with respect to H&S, people, finances, operations, and equipment management.Operate at a senior level and engage with Customers and Government Bodies to maximize collaboration and generate funding streams.Demonstrated leadership skills and effective team player.Excellent Project Management, communication, and interpersonal skills.Good verbal and written command of English.Strong leadership and communication skills with an approachable personal style.Experience in the technical management of complex organizations.Experience of EASA/FAA or equivalent defense design office requirements and AS9100D requirements.Lean, Six-sigma or similar continuous improvement system qualifications (e.g., Black-belt).We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organization that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further.A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone 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, we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute.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 endeavor, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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