Maintenance Reliability Engineer
- Bristol Area
- Permanent
- Full-time
Every day, around the world, we help aircrafts fly further, faster and greener. We're the world's leading tier one aerospace supplier of systems and components. Together as “one GKN” we're moving our business and industry forward developing technologies that rapidly decarbonise aircraft, and innovating to help build a new generation of planes that produce zero emissions. We're putting sustainability at the heart of what we do; driving our objective to becoming a net zero greenhouse gas emissions business before 2050!Our purpose-built, modern manufacturing facility at Western Approach (nr Severn Beach) is an International Centre of Excellence in composite wing structure design and production. With circa. 350 employees, we manufacture composite wing spars and Fixed Trailing Edge assemblies for some of the world's most popular aircraft.We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Maintenance Reliability Engineer to join our advanced aerospace manufacturing facility, focused on the production of composite wing spars. This role is pivotal in enhancing equipment reliability, optimizing performance metrics such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and OPE (Overall Process Effectiveness), and embedding TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles across the site.How You'll ContributeIn this key role, you will:Reliability & Performance Engineering:
- Develop and implement reliability strategies for critical assets including autoclaves, CNC machines, composite layup and curing systems
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) to eliminate recurring issues
- Monitor and improve OEE and OPE metrics through data analysis and targeted interventions
- Support condition-based monitoring programs.
- Champion TPM initiatives, including autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and focused improvement
- Collaborate with planners to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance schedules
- Drive equipment uptime and reliability through structured TPM deployment and training.
- Lead and participate in Continuous improvement events and Lean Six Sigma projects
- Identify and implement improvements to reduce downtime, increase throughput, and enhance process stability.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP)
- Maintain accurate records of interventions, reliability metrics, and improvement actions using CMMS (e.g., SAP, Concept).
- Provide reliability input into capital projects, equipment upgrades, and new installations
- Support commissioning and validation of new assets with a focus on long-term reliability.
- HND/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in reliability or maintenance engineering within aerospace or advanced manufacturing
- Strong understanding of composite manufacturing processes and equipment
- Familiarity with CMMS systems and performance metrics (OEE, OPE)
- Certification in reliability engineering (e.g., CMRP) is desirable.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- Up to 15% Bonus annually
- Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis
- Life Assurance 8 x salary
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working hours
- Income protection
- Shopping discounts
- Cycle To Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
- A collaborative, dynamic working environment