Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll support both production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing execution through robust process design and continuous improvement. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing technologies across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
• Develop and implement technical solutions for complex manufacturing challenges. • Provide manufacturing engineer support for production integration and supplier-related issues. • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances. • Design tooling and production plans using standard manufacturing engineering methodologies. • Support product development activities for manufacturing, which include quoting, tooling design, configuration changes, and first article inspections. • Deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing program and value stream objectives. • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners. • Champion Lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement through various manufacturing processes. • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
3+ months of professional experience in aerospace parts manufacturing engineering.
Experience with composite materials or equivalent engineered materials (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers, laminates, or hybrid structures) in a manufacturing or product development environment.
Must be a US Person (US Citizen, Green Card Holder / US permanent resident, refugee or asylee) to meet export control compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
GKN Aerospace experience.
Strong continuous improvement mindset and results-driven approach.
Ability to work independently across diverse manufacturing environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment.
Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.