Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Tallassee (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support operational and development programs, delivering zero-defect projects with robust manufacturing process technology for materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

The role requires 6+ years in manufacturing engineering, a BA/BS in engineering, and ITAR compliance. Travel up to 10% may be required; candidates should be capable of leading Lean improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
• Interfaces with Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to implement released engineering strategies.
• Use root cause analysis and corrective action to reduce non-conformances.
• Implement tooling and production planning from concept to production with process capability.

Skills

6+ years of experience in manufacture‑

U.S. Person for ITAR compliance

Aerostructures experience preferred

Lean Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing

Independent work capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025.

There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem solving skills. They will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

Job 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. Design these processes with a high degree of process capabilty utilizing the GKN standard Manufacturing Engineering tool suite to demonstrate as such.
• 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

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations

Preferred Qualificaitons:

• Aerostructures (metallics and/or composites) experience preferred.
• Relentless and results driven performer with a Continuous Improvement mind-set.
• A dynamic individual with a high level of energy, a proactive self-starter who is confident and able to work independently.
• Six Sigma Training or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools
• Proven capability to work independently in a range of different manufacturing environments.
• Superior interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.
• Team worker with aptitude for mentoring and coaching.
• Demonstrates personal leadership skills; high performance behaviors, self-initiative, excellent work ethic, exercises good judgment, influencing, negotiation and collaboration.

Travel:

Up to 10 percent travel may be required based on business needs

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award'. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.