Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager | Lead Global Team

GKN Aerospace; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in Tallassee, Alabama, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering for aerospace programs. You will guide a team of engineers, drive process excellence, and ensure manufacturing systems meet stringent quality and safety standards.

The role partners with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver operational success and continuous improvement across the value stream. Strong leadership and AS9100/QMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in aerospace and composites.
• Proven experience as a technical lead or authority in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong understanding of industry standards (AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, etc.).
• Familiarity with systems like SIOP, MES, MRB, QMS, and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting key aerospace programs.
• Represent Manufacturing Engineering in program reviews, technical discussions, and customer meetings.
• Deliver manufacturing systems that meet stakeholder needs, balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Develop solutions to complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement across the value stream.
• Champion a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and build a culture of process control.
• Oversee tooling and production planning from concept through launch, ensuring high process capability.
• Support new product development, quoting, configuration changes, and first article builds.
• Collaborate across departments to align engineering efforts with program and operational goals.
• Drive Lean initiatives and help shape the future of our engineering standards and training.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace

Quality systems

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SIOP

MES

MRB

QMS

Job description

GKN Aerospace in Tallassee, Alabama, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering for aerospace programs. You will guide a team of engineers, drive process excellence, and ensure manufacturing systems meet stringent quality and safety standards.

The role partners with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver operational success and continuous improvement across the value stream. Strong leadership and AS9100/QMS experience are essential.