Engineering at GKN Aerospace Norway
What do you think the future of aviation looks like? As an employee of GKN Aerospace Norway AS, you are a central part of it.
Are you an engineer, or studying to become one? At GKN, we are many engineers in various fields – and we all work to make aircraft fly faster, further, and greener.
Curious about how we work at GKN Aerospace Norway (GAN)?
We have had a chat with one of our engineers, Øystein Teksle, IIoT, and BI architect. Øystein works with IIoT, Business Intelligence, and machine integration. Simply explained, he works with all dataflow between the machine park and other systems.
– You may have heard of IoT? As an Industrial IoT and BI architect, I know a lot about how we get different machines and equipment to talk to each other and to other machines and equipment.
– I also work a lot with suppliers to specify and get new machines to fit into our existing systems.
IIoT - What is that exactly?
Have you heard of the Internet of Things? It’s about all the things around us that can be connected to the internet. When things are connected to the internet, they can connect, and communicate with each other and to their surroundings.
Hold on… that is only one ‘I’? IIoT, or Industrial Internet of Things, is the industrial version of IoT. It refers to the network that connects devices together. Here you specify communication in and out of the machine. With IIoT, we can monitor operations and analyze data.
World Class Products
Have you ever traveled on an Airbus or Boeing passenger plane in Europe? Chances are, that parts of the engine have been produced by us. It is a job that requires full dedication and relentless precision.
– An important part of our products is documenting how they are made. I work with planning, order information to track progress, etc, and document that we have produced them according to the plans. I then visualize this data, In order for others to use it; Such as machine operators, engineers, and others.
The Process
When aircraft engine components are to be produced, the process starts with us receiving detailed drawings with objectives and requirements for the part. We transfer the details from our planning system every time we perform a specific operation through the machine. This information is important for the engineer who will then prepare a plan for the production of the part.
This may seem like a simple task. But considering all the production steps the part has to go through – from raw material until it is finished and can be sent to the customer with good quality – this will be a very extensive job.
The Future in GKN Aerospace Norway AS
– At GAN, we are always working to develop the technology to make production and operations more efficient and sustainable. At the same time, we work in a demanding market. In other words, there are varying challenges – both technical and practical. But it’s the challenges that make you think a little extra, which is fun, isn’t it?
– I have now worked here for 3 years, and I enjoy it very much. Here you will enter a great working environment with skilled colleagues. As an engineer at GAN, you will never be bored but always develop yourself.
Here you get to work in a forward-looking and innovative company that invests in technology – and which in 2016 was voted Norway’s smartest company! By increasing investments in our people and digitalization, we can continue to be a competitive and innovative company and a safe workplace.
