About the role
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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Materials Engineer to join our Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Lake Worth, Texas. This role supports the development and qualification of various AM alloys and large-scale AM structures by GKN’s advanced laser-wire additive manufacturing process (i.e., LMD-w). AM materials include ferrous and non-ferrous alloys (titanium, nickel-based super alloys, copper-nickel alloys, steel, and etc.). Large-scale AM components are used in aerostructures, aeroengines and maritime.
This position requires hands-on work to operate microscopic and testing equipment in a MetLab to perform microstructure characterization and failure analysis, run AM systems (after training), assist in writing technical reports, data analysis, white papers, and support product and processes development.
This role reports to the Technical Authority in Materials and Processes and assists extensive communications/coordination with the GTC operation team, design team, external testing labs and universities on research and development projects. Additionally, this role may also be required to attend professional conferences to make presentations
Job Responsibilities
Perform microscopic investigation by operating MetLab equipment to prepare microscopic samples and conduct microstructure characterization/analysis and failure analysis by a light microscope, SEM and other testing equipment.
Specification engineering on materials, AM processes, heat-treatment, welding fabrication to ensur…
