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Principal Research Engineer - Process Development, Additive Manufacturing
GKN Aerospace —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Flexible schedule
Senior Applied AI Engineer – Prompting & Evaluation
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Bristol
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Master's degree
- Travel
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Applied AI Engineer – Prompting & Evaluation
KERRIDGE COMMERCIAL SYSTEMS CORP —Bristol
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Master's degree
- APIs
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Junior Product Development Engineer
Blackcore Technologies Ltd —Bristol
- £30,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Windows
- Free parking
- Store discount
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CVD Process Engineer
KLA —Newport
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
11d
PVD Senior Process Engineer (E)
KLA —Newport
- Weekend availability
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
PVD Applications Engineer
KLA —Newport
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
Machine Learning Engineer (KTP Associate)
University of Bath —Bath
- £43,000 - £51,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- University
- Machine learning
- Employee discount
Graduate Motor Drives Engineer (Research and Development)
Dyson —Malmesbury
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Time management
2026 Graduate Software Engineer - Triton
Graphcore Early Careers —Bristol
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Master's degree
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Principal Applications Engineer, PVD
KLA —Newport
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
Junior Data Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Bristol
- £37,318 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- DevOps
- SQL
- Machine learning
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Embedded Systems Engineer - AI innovation
Safran —Cwmbran
- Full-time
- Remote
- Engineering
- C++
- Continuous improvement
- Employee assistance programme
Modelling and Simulation Engineer
Stirling Dynamics —Bristol
- £30,000 - £50,000 a year
- Travel
- Mechanical knowledge
- Python
- Work from home
11d
Graduate DevSecOps / DevOps Engineer
Morton Technologies Ltd —Wotton-under-Edge
- £27,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- APIs
- In-person
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Fuel Research Engineer
ALTEN —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Military
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation
MBDA —Bristol
- Up to £55,000 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- Maths
- Free parking
2026 Graduate Silicon Engineer
Graphcore Early Careers —Bristol
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- C++
4d
Staff Optical Engineer
CoMind —Bristol
- £81,000 - £118,500 a year
- Full-time
- Assembly
- IT
- In-person
- Employee discount
Lecturer in Chemical Engineering
University of Bath —Bath
- £47,389 - £56,535 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount

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Principal Research Engineer - Process Development, Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace -
Bristol

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Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Engineering
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Mentoring
Leadership
Communication skills

Full 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 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 successful candidate will take on the role of Principal Research Engineer (Work Stream Lead) for Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing of Aero-Engine components.

The purpose of this role is to technically programme manage the execution of Additive Manufacturing Technology Development activities, leading to industrialisation of Laser Powder Bed Fusion Engine technologies. The role includes responsibility for schedule, cost and risk control for all work performed in the work stream, working closely with the nominated Project Manager, Chief Technologist, and specialists across the business. Regular engagement with Customers will be required to align on technology maturation, qualification and certification. You will draw on your diverse engineering and/or technology development background and good business awareness to shape and manage research and development projects in the TRL3-6 range.

You will provide technical leadership to the work stream and be experienced in either/both of the following: Leadership of additive manufacturing process development and/or leadership of metallic technology development for Aero Engine applications.

The role is based at GKN's Global Technology Centre and offers a hybrid working pattern.

How You'll Contribute

The Principal Research Engineer will contribute to the following:

Project Delivery – In this role, you will be responsible for maturing laser powder bed fusion technology in support of our Engines business line strategy. In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, you will develop Technology Development Plans and deliver them. You will be responsible for schedule, cost, and risk control.
Technical Leadership – You will support your team by providing technical guidance, expertise, and sound judgement to develop laser powder bed fusion technologies in accordance with the GKN Aerospace Technology Readiness Assessment (TRA) process.
Team Leadership – You will have line management responsibility for a small UK-based team and will utilise resources and expertise from our sites in Sweden and India to achieve project deliverables.
Supporting Technology Strategy – You will contribute to defining the GKN Aerospace Powder Bed technology development strategy, focusing on both near-term exploitation opportunities and longer-term developments.
Stakeholder Engagement – You will create new relationships and sustain existing ones with customers and partners, including academia. You will influence both internal and external stakeholders to support the success of Additive Manufacturing.
Cultural Leadership – You will promote GKN Aerospace as a ‘Great Place to Work’, adhering to our five principles: Safe, Innovative, Open & Honest, Respect & Care, and Ownership

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

Minimum B.Eng degree or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience in, or demonstrable understanding of, metallic powder characterisation, DfAM, simulation, LPBF process parameter development, material testing, heat treatment, post-processing and inspection.
Ability to assess compliance to Company/Customer/Industry specifications and to collaborate to mature evolving requirements, translating both into robust development plans aligned to TRL progression.
Awareness of Aerospace Qualification and Certification processes (APQP/PPAP and IQ/OQ/PQ)
Experience in leading, coaching and mentoring multidisciplinary Engineering/Technology teams.
Proven ability to influence across functional boundaries
Strong communication skills

Desirable:

Project Management Qualification
An effective external network in Aerospace or Technology areas relevant to the role
Knowledge of GKN Aerospace products and aero engine structures across OEMs

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board, you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Up to 15% Bonus
Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis (Employer max contribution 12%)
Life Assurance 8 x salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
Income protection
Shopping discounts
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family

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’. 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.

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