Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Product & Planning

GKN Aerospace company; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning to lead cross-functional activities supporting project execution, with emphasis on equipment and process qualification. You will act as the liaison between Operations and Engineering to align priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure efficient machine utilization.

Responsibilities include coordinating the planning and execution of engineering test pieces alongside production, tracking progress through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (or 7+ years in Manufacturing Engineering).
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional activities to support project execution with emphasis on equipment and process qualification.
• Act as liaison between Operations and Engineering to align priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure efficient machine utilization.
• Coordinate planning and execution of engineering test pieces alongside production and revenue-generating parts.
• Track progress through manufacturing and ensure timely completion without disrupting production commitments.
• Compile, organize, and communicate qualification data to Engineering teams for validation and decision-making.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning to lead cross-functional activities supporting project execution, with emphasis on equipment and process qualification. You will act as the liaison between Operations and Engineering to align priorities, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure efficient machine utilization.

Responsibilities include coordinating the planning and execution of engineering test pieces alongside production, tracking progress through