Manufacturing Engineer II: Materials & Coatings for Aerospace

GKN Aerospace Careers; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II focused on Materials & Processes for Repair Solutions. You will provide manufacturing capability to current and new programs, delivering zero-defect processes and robust process technology for thermal spraying and related fabrication.

The role emphasizes development of production methodologies for Thermal Spraying in NPI projects, process capability, data-driven improvements, and adherence to safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or applicable field).
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• 2+ years of experience of thermal spray/coating experience in a manufacturing environment.
• US Citizenship or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and deliver solutions for thermal spray process.
• Develop and test parameters for production capability/scalability for NPI projects.
• Utilize in-depth technical knowledge of coating applications to improve and develop production processes.
• Responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production.
• Analyse KPI metrics derived from production output from the department.
• Deploy processes with high process capability using the Zero Defect Manufacturing tool suite.
• Provide specialist knowledge to production activities to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure safety-first mindset and compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Thermal spray experience

English proficiency

Security clearance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

GKN Aerospace in the United States is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II focused on Materials & Processes for Repair Solutions. You will provide manufacturing capability to current and new programs, delivering zero-defect processes and robust process technology for thermal spraying and related fabrication.

The role emphasizes development of production methodologies for Thermal Spraying in NPI projects, process capability, data-driven improvements, and adherence to safety and quality standards