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


As MES/MOM engineer at GKN Aerospace in Papendrecht, The Netherlands, you will be involved in the Development, Implementation, Validation and Support of our Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution based on Siemens Opcenter Execution, deployed at sites in the APAC, EU and NA regions.

This role is based in Izmir, Turkey, or Bucharest, Romania, or Pune, India and reports to our team in the Netherlands.
 

Job Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain current MES deployments in multiple Production sites.

  • Package and deploy new GKN customization releases to Test and Production environments.

  • Install/upgrade and configure Opcenter for new implementations and deployments.

  • Set up and maintain integrations with surrounding applications using Opcenter Connect MOM.

  • Understand business processes and functional requirements and convert into technical specifications.

  • Translate functional and design specifications into MES objects: workflows, equipment classes, etc.

  • Develop custom logic when justified by a valid business case and no out of the box solution is available.

  • Define test specifications, participate in tests and validation.

  • Develop tools and templates to speed up the design process, make the support process more efficient and increase application stability and usability.

  • Conduct technical training when required to share development best practices.

  • Function as MES lead engineer in related projects, growing into the role as technical lead.


    • What Will You Bring


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

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or equivalent work experience.

  • Minimum of 5 years of working experience in a similar role.

  • Extensive experience in Windows server administration, application management and configuration including IIS, certificates, services, firewall, Powershell.

  • Experience with Kubernetes and managing applications running as Docker Containers 

  • Extensive experience in Oracle/MS SQL database management and query methods.

  • Experience with Siemens Opcenter Execution (formerly known as Camstar), including Designer, Portal Studio, Opcenter Connect MOM or similar experience.

  • Experience with Mendix development.

  • Knowledge of basic programming languages such as .NET, HTML, C++/C#, XML/XSL/XSD, VB Script.

  • Experience in supporting and troubleshooting applications, ideally in the field of manufacturing or production.

  • Experience in supporting the implementation of software solutions and participating in IT projects.

  • Strong commitment and responsibility to maintain and support production environments.

  • Eagerness to expand current knowledge and learn new skills.

  • Strong verbal and written English communication skills, Dutch would be a plus.

  • Ability to work in multi-cultural environments, team player.

  • Willingness to travel.


    • What We Will Offer


    We are committed to offer you a challenge but also a great opportunity to learn and grow. We want to offer your career that can go to many directions thanks to our breadth of international opportunities. By being part of GKN Fokker Aerospace that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry, you will know that youwill be working towards being the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry.



    In the role of the MES/MOM Developer, we will support and promote your professional and personal development. Furthermore, we will offer you a competitive salary and package.

    How To Apply


    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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