GKN Aerospace · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Tallassee, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead technical efforts at their Tallassee, Alabama site. The role involves guiding a team of engineers, driving process excellence, and ensuring manufacturing systems meet high standards of quality, safety, and performance.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting key aerospace programs
Represent Manufacturing Engineering in program reviews, technical discussions, and customer meetings
Deliver manufacturing systems that meet stakeholder needs, balancing safety, quality, cost, and delivery
Develop solutions to complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement across the value stream
Champion a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and build a culture of process control
Oversee tooling and production planning from concept through launch, ensuring high process capability
Support new product development, quoting, configuration changes, and first article builds
Collaborate across departments to align engineering efforts with program and operational goals
Drive Lean initiatives and help shape the future of our engineering standards and training
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering
7+ years of experience in manufacturing, ideally in aerospace and composites
Proven experience as a technical lead or authority in Manufacturing Engineering
Strong understanding of industry standards (AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, etc.)
Familiarity with systems like SIOP, MES, MRB, QMS, and production planning tools
U.S. Person status per ITAR/EAR regulations
Preferred
Master's or MBA
Experience working with OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, or Bell
Background in APQP, new product launches, and cost estimation
Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams
Lean or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher preferred)
Extensive hands-on experience in composite manufacturing
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Available
Competitive salary, great benefits, and room to grow.
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Sr. Director of Finance - Civil North America Portfolio
Recent News
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