Manufacturing Engineer - Industrial

GKN Aerospace • United States, United States • 2w ago

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 £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the development and maintenance of the manufacturing definition (system) and ME related activities within the program through its lifecycle. The ME leads the multi-functional Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team that is deployed into the program as the primary representative for (ME) at all program / technical reviews & externally (with customer & suppliers). Will ensure the manufacturing system meets stakeholder requirements including; technical compliance, adherence to Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standards and compliance business case (including quality, delivery and cost).

The ME supports operational and development programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem solving skills. The ME is accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and production.

Job Responsibilities

Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards

Develop technical solutions to complex problems. Delivery of a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including; Safety, Logistics, Quality, Producbility & Business case

Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production

Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality

Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances

Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production. Design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such

Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation

Delivers measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational & Program goals

Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, Minimum 5 years' experience as an ME

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Material Science, etc.)

10+ years Manufacturing Engineering experience in lieu of degree

Problem Solving Experience using techniques such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.

Experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements

Ability to manage a cross functional team of engineering, quality, production, and tool room in projects

Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation

Minimum of 2-3 year of CAD experience, preferably NX

Knowledge and experience of Basic GD&T and using basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometres, and height gages

Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices

Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000

Fluent in English language, both written and spoken

Must be a US Person (Citizen or Green Card holder) or have the ability to obtain the necessary Government licensing to work with controlled technology and products

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?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

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.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ?

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