Chief Verification Engineer- Product

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

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: 
Bachelor’s or master’s 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 responsible to Head of Design 
for the classification of compiled data 
Extensive experience with Negotiation with external stakeholder regarding rebalancing 
requirements. Also handling of the proposed requirements change 
Solid approach/understanding to the delivery and tracking of engineering tasks. 
Identification of relevant risks assessed and mitigates as planned and documented in DFMEA 
Able to work with cross-functional Teams that will typically include (in addition to the Design 
Engineering Team) Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial. Procurement, 
Quality and Suppliers. 
Has excellent judgement in considering when escalation is appropriate.

 Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision-making 
process at all levels of the business. 
Should have prior experience of being part of design gate review in the role of technical 
reviewer 
Should have prior experience of being part of team working on concepts for new product 
development 
Strong minded, convincing and committed, focussed on delivery, must be able to work under 
pressure and to tight deadlines. 
Should have prior experience have having handled AOG’s and product non-conformances and 
escapes. 
Desirable: 
Having worked in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams in an international setting. 
System level knowledge  
Experience with developing and coaching people. 
Ability to mentor and coach Engineers in the Delivery of their specific Task and supporting 
their professional Growth.