Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Configuration & Process

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

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Configuration Control Manufacturing Engineer to support operational and development programs by delivering zero‑defect manufacturing solutions. The role focuses on robust process design across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

You will lead engineering teams, collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to implement released engineering, apply root cause analysis to eliminate non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement using Lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including work in aerostructures manufacturing with composites and/or metallics.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated success working across diverse manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Operations to implement released engineering.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate non-conformances.
• Lead tooling and production planning from concept through production, ensuring high process capability using GKN’s standard tool suite.
• Support product development activities including quotes, tooling estimates, first articles, configuration changes, scheduling, and process definition.
• Lead engineering teams to achieve measurable results aligned with program and value‑stream objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Scheduling & Planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

GKN tool suite

Job description

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Configuration Control Manufacturing Engineer to support operational and development programs by delivering zero‑defect manufacturing solutions. The role focuses on robust process design across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

You will lead engineering teams, collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to implement released engineering, apply root cause analysis to eliminate non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement using Lean