Aerospace Compliance Engineer

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 £ There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Are you an experienced aerospace engineer passionate about ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance in aircraft engine development? We're seeking an Compliance Verification Engineer to join our team at GKN Aerospace, a leader in civil aircraft engine technology. In this critical role, you will ensure our products meet stringent regulatory (EASA, FAA), safety, and customer requirements, contributing to the certification and production of world-class aircraft engine parts.

You will focus on the static load-carrying structures that form the backbone of our customers' engines in production and service. Expect to chair or review compliance assessments for next-generation demonstrators and ensure designs meet all regulatory and safety standards from early concept through full-scale development and certification.

• Verify that design data meet regulatory, safety, and performance standards, issuing compliance assurances.
• Conduct independent reviews of design processes to ensure quality and adherence to aviation regulations.
• Validate design changes, ensuring alignment with airworthiness and customer requirements.
• Prepare and approve documentation to support product certification and regulatory compliance.
• Stay updated on aviation regulations (e.g., EASA Part 21, FAA, AS9100) and apply them to product development.

Beyond this, you will actively contribute to the department's goals, strategy, and continuous improvement efforts.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 12+ years in engineering
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); Swedish is a plus.
• Knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g., EASA, FAA, AS9100) and airworthiness standards.
• Desirable: Experience with compliance & certification processes, design/method reviews, design assurance, and/or cross-functional projects.

We're looking for someone who thrives on taking significant individual responsibility and applying exceptional analytical skills. Capability to perform independent reviews with impartiality, ensuring unbiased evaluations of design and quality processes. Ability to critically analyze technical data, identify non-conformities, and make informed decisions on compliance. It is desirable to have clear and precise communication skills to document findings, issue compliance assurances, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and external experts.

Form of employment: Permanent

Location and travel expectations: Trollhättan, minimal.

The selection process takes place continuosly. The position may therefore be filled before the application deadline. Therefore, do not wait with your application

Last date for application:

For more information, please contact hiring manager:

Joakim Lundqvist – Manager Hot Structures & Cases CoE,

Arjan Vosselman – Manager Cold Structures & Cases CoE,

The position requires that you undergo and be approved according to the current regulations for security protection. For positions where GKN's customer has requirements for security classification, this may, in some cases, involve specific citizenship requirements.

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.

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.

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