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Remote Role

Would prefer a candiate to live near Phoenix, Wichita or Dallas.

Role Accountabilities

BidsAccountable to validate and approve the proposed definition

of the Manufacturing System and its associated performance targets which are submitted at LG3 (Programme Launch). Working closely with the Industrial Architect, the CME reviews output for technical risks and communicates these to the Programme. This may include process flow, bill of materials, proposed industrial setting, product cost estimates, requirements compliance or technology developments needed. The CME owns the Non-Recurring Engineering cost estimate for the ME technical content delivery.

NPIAccountable for delivering a Manufacturing System that

fulfils all agreed stakeholder requirements (technical, quality, regulatory), business case metrics and system performance targets between LG3 (Programme Launch) and LG7 (Steady State Production) whilst ensuring that planning, development and commissioning is completed on-schedule and on-cost.

Sustaining Accountable for the governance and oversight of a

portfolio of Manufacturing Systems, delivered through regular review of system KPIs and Industrial Review assessments. Takes corrective action to ensure Manufacturing Systems continue to perform in-line with the productivity & quality targets set.

Leadership of Projects-Accountable for delivery of the

non-recurring ME activities within a given programme or project. Responsible to provide technical leadership and direction using project management fundamentals: planning & estimating, resourcing & budgeting and reporting on project performance (earned value) to internal business standards.

Leadership of Teams Accountable to the Programme and Site for

effective utilisation of deployed manufacturing engineering resource while delivering ME content of projects by providing day-to-day coordination, recognition and accountability and implementing ME best practice with the deployed team.

Quality Accountable for delivery of manufacturing systems that

are Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) capable through a relentless focus on delivering APQP to the AS9145 standard during the NPI phase. Must exhibit and drive a product quality mind-set within ME and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards.

Relationships Accountable to maintain positive and functional

working relationships with internal and external customers, to communicate and inform clearly and frequently with key stakeholders within the business, and to foster and champion GKNs 5 principles within sphere of influence.

Role Qualifications

Essential

Technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, with a

professional qualification (university degree) in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical). Or in leu of a degree 8 years of experience in a manufactruing engineer role.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering,

working with quality system models such as ISO9000 or AS9100.

Experience developing manufacturing systems for New Product

Introduction (NPI) with emphasis on industrialisation through a lifecycle gate process.

Demonstrated leadership skills to organise and drive technical

projects to achieve business goals, preferably in complex multi-site environments.

Experience identifying and delivering industrial productivity

improvements and monitoring their efficacy by setting appropriate metrics.

Ability to lead and influence people, build trust and establish

effective working relationships within a global organisation and with external customer stakeholders.

Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.

U.S. Persons per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance

and site

Desireable

Proven ability to lead change in a Manufacturing System with

evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost, quality or throughput.

Deep, expert knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more

manufacturing process areas (e.g. machining, forming, welding, composites, assembly, metrology).

Working knowledge of digital systems for manufacturing (PLM, MES,

ERP).

Project / Programme Management Professional Qualification.

Experience with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.

Six Sigma Certification.

Travel Requirements

Prepared to travel domestically and occasionally internationally dependent on programme need and home location (25-50%). Possibility for short to medium term deployments to GKN locations or key suppliers.

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