Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Aero Structures Lean Solutions

GKN Aerospace Careers; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support programs and enable zero-defect manufacturing processes across materials, tooling, fabrication and assembly. You will deliver robust process technology and solve complex manufacturing challenges with data-driven methods.

You will Interface with Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to implement engineering releases, use root cause analysis, and drive lean improvements while coordinating tool design and production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• U.S. Person status under ITAR required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interfaces and liaisons with multiple functional groups including Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to develop strategies for implementation of released engineering.
• 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.
• Accountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, build process definition, and implementation.
• Lead engineering teams to delivers measurable, metrics driven results in line with Value Stream and Program goals.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support programs and enable zero-defect manufacturing processes across materials, tooling, fabrication and assembly. You will deliver robust process technology and solve complex manufacturing challenges with data-driven methods.

You will Interface with Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to implement engineering releases, use root cause analysis, and drive lean improvements while coordinating tool design and production