Chief Verification Engineer - Aerospace Product

Chief Verification Engineer- Product 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, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were 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 worlds 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 The CVE-P in this critical role, will ensure GKN products meet stringent regulatory (EASA, FAA), safety, and customer requirements, contributing to the certification and production of world-class aircraft engine parts. The focus will be on the static load-carrying structures that form the backbone of our customers engines in production and service. The CVE-P is expected to chair or review compliance assessments for next-generation demonstrators and ensure GKN designs meet all regulatory and safety standards from early concept through full-scale development and certification. Job Responsibilities Act as the independent design compliance authority, responsible for classifying engineering data as acceptable or unacceptable and ensuring product certification compliance. Review DQA outputs, product requirements, design verification evidence, and engineering changes through Configuration Control Boards (CCB). Prepare, approve, and maintain certification and compliance documentation in line with FAA, EASA Part 21, AS9100, OEM, and organizational requirements. Define design requirements, standards, compliance frameworks, and verification strategies for assigned products. Lead and participate in key design and airworthiness reviews including Concept Reviews, PDR, CDR, DDR, TRR, FWR, PLR, PQR, and PSR. Serve as the technical authority for design decisions, compliance assessments, design risk management, and change impact evaluations. Establish and approve engineering data packages, technical analyses, verification plans, safety assessments, and compliance reports. Ensure structural integrity, product safety, and verification evidence support product certification and regulatory approvals. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, certification, and program teams to ensure successful product delivery and compliance. Support audits, certification reviews, customer interactions, and regulatory engagements. Drive continuous improvement and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) activities using 8D, DMAIC, A3, and FMEA methodologies. Identify systemic issues, implement preventive actions, and contribute to organizational KPI and Brilliant Basics initiatives. Key Competencies Strong knowledge of aerospace design, verification, validation, certification, and product lifecycle management. Expertise in regulatory compliance, engineering standards, and OEM requirements. Proficiency in CAD/CAE, engineering analysis tools, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Job Qualifications General: Must possess a high level of engineering functional knowledge (typically Technical Excellence Framework level 4 or higher in an appropriate Area of Expertise) and experience across multiple disciplines to successfully manage/guide the project/programme technical team. Must possess the highest level of technical project leadership as the role is accountable for the competing parameters of technical quality (Safety/Airworthiness) as well as project schedule. Must possess the highest level of problem-solving skills in both technical and programme management disciplines to successfully manage the technical direction of the project and support the overall business objectives of the programme. The role requires the highest level of interpersonal skills see below for details of skills and personal attributes required. Essential: Bachelors or masters Degree in (Mechanical/ Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent working and thinking Level gained through experience. At least 15+ years of relevant experience gained within an engineering discipline, ideally within an aerospace environment and in multi-disciplinary engineering project teams (Design, Aerodynamics, Aerothermal, Solid mechanics, all type of Analysis, Manufacturing & Industrialization). At least 10+ years product development experience. Knowledge of Airworthiness requirements from a DOA perspective. Knowledge of classification of product and characteristics. Knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g. EASA, FAA, AS9100) and airworthiness standard This role shall be attached to the authorization application and Chief Ver