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Job Summary
The GKN Fokker Elmo Engineering department is seeking a motivated and forward‑thinking
engineer to support the development of next‑generation Electrical Wiring Interconnection
Systems (EWIS) for sustainable aircraft, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, traceability, and
regulatory compliance.
This position will be based out of India where you will apply your technical background and strong
data‑management capabilities to support the Design and Manufacturing Engineering teams,
primarily located in the Netherlands. As an EWIS Sr. Component Data Specialist, you will be part of
the Components & Environmental Testing (ECE) Design Group, contributing to the structured
management of component specifications, regulatory compliance data, and digital parts
documentation. Your work will ensure that accurate, traceable, and future‑ready component
information is maintained to enable robust electrical interconnection solutions for
next‑generation aircraft.
Mission
The EWIS Component Data & Material Compliance Team ensures that EWIS components are fully
compliant, traceable, and accurately documented — enabling safe, reliable, and certifiable aircraft
systems. The role provides critical support to engineering teams by maintaining high‑quality,
traceable component information, enabling efficient and compliant design processes, and
ensuring that all materials and components adhere to applicable European regulations, including
REACH And Other Environmental Compliance Requirements.
In this senior role, you will also mentor and guide Component Data & Material Compliance
Specialists, providing technical direction, reviewing their work, and helping them develop strong
part data and compliance practices and domain expertise.
Component Data Management – In House Database tool (WDMS)
Maintain and update EWIS component data (connectors, cables, backshells, splices, clamps, etc.)
within the in-house database system (WDMS), ensuring full alignment with engineering
specifications and manufacturing requirements. Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and
end‑to‑end traceability across all engineering databases.
Manage component information and regulatory compliance documentation—including REACH and
other applicable European environmental regulations—within the third‑party portal.
Support the creation, validation, and ongoing maintenance of component libraries and
design‑responsible parts to ensure that only compliant, qualified components are available for use
in EWIS designs.
For operational activities, the candidate will report to the Centre of Competence Manager – EWIS
Components and Environmental Testing (ECE), and hierarchically to the local Manager. You will
work closely with the local team, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or
Integrated Project Teams to manage parts and materials specifications, compliance data, and
digital records for current and future aircraft programs.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to lead professional teams while effectively supporting both internal
and external customer inquiries
In-depth understanding of material compliance requirements.
Oversee the governance, validation, and lifecycle accuracy of EWIS component data
within engineering and PLM systems.
Serve as the primary escalation point for resolving complex data discrepancies,
compliance gaps, and supplier‑related issues.
Continuously monitor evolving global regulations and assess their strategic impact on
EWIS materials, proactively guiding internal teams on required actions.
Ensure all Build‑to‑Requirement (BtR) materials meet applicable regulations (e.g., REACH,
RoHS) and aerospace OEM requirements, providing authoritative interpretation when
needed.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to resolve data or
compliance gaps.
Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on EWIS components.
Prepare compliance reports and support audits or customer inquiries.
Drive continuous improvement in data quality, documentation standards, and compliance
workflows.
Ensure all Build to Requirement(BtR) materials comply with applicable regulations (e.g.,
REACH, RoHS) and aerospace customer requirements.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to increase team efficiency
Develop, implement, and check technical solutions and compliance documentation to
ensure they are compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness
requirements, within agreed program, schedule, and manufacturing constraints.
Identify technical problems and apply/integrate solutions.
Execute and implement methods plans, toolsets and approaches that are appropriate and
compliant to achieve the design and programme objectives.
Identify and assess technical risk for own and team members work and propose
mitigations within assigned programmes/projects.
Generate assigned project deliverables, documents, and reports according to the project
signature authorizations.
Support technical and customer reviews, including formal gate reviews, including the
creation and preparation of technical data and presentations of product design.
Perform all activities at a level of minimal supervision and support other engineers with
peer-to-peer reviews.
Identify improvements and support the creation of work instructions, procedures,
technical manuals, and guidelines.
Must possess an appropriate level of engineering functional knowledge (typically
Technical and in the appropriate Area of Expertise) with experience or knowledge of
working/interfacing with other Engineering & Manufacturing Eng. (ME) disciplines
(including customers and suppliers) in order to successfully execute the functional project
team(s) objectives.
Must have an awareness of the Aerospace industry and in the functional area the
project/programme is responsible for (e.g. Component Data and Material compliance) in
order to successfully support the whole of the IPT in achieving the overall business
objectives.
Must possess a good level of technical problem solving skills.
Essential
Job Qualifications
Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in EEE, ECE, Electronics & Instrumentation,
Telecommunication or equivalent
Advanced technical background in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering,
materials science, or a closely related field.
Must have 10-16 years’ experience in Aerospace standard electrical component data and
Material compliance
Experience with EWIS components (cables, connectors, harness parts, back shells,
switches, relays, modules, loose parts etc) is a strong advantage.
Proven expertise in global material compliance regulations, documentation frameworks,
and aerospace customer requirements.
Familiarity with PLM/ERP systems and engineering data management.
Ability to optimize data workflows, templates, and digital processes.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, supply chain, and quality
functions.
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical specifications.
Excellent communication skills for interfacing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Effective communication with design engineering & manufacturing engineering
Support internal customer reviews, and process assessments.
Drive cross‑functional continuous improvement initiatives, strengthening engineering
processes, data integrity, and compliance maturity across the organization
Contributed to the technical development of processes, products or people
Good technical report writing skills
Desirable
Customization and Programming skills, preferably using Excel VBA/Python/Power Query
and Power Pivot
Knowledge on Agile and Waterfall methodologies is an advantage
Basic knowledge of requirements, planning, budgeting, costing and scheduling,
communication and risk management
Knowledge of Airworthiness requirements in Electrical Wire Harness design
Basic knowledge on Product and Project Life cycles
Self-driven individual who can expand his/her skills with on-job training
Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced and deadline driven environment
LEAN culture and mind-set
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?
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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.
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