Senior Engineer - Design

Date: Feb 12, 2026

Location: Bangalore, IN

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

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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.

Job Qualifications

Essential:

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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