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GKN Aerospace · 17 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer (Early Careers)

Tallassee, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

GKN Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing through robust process design and continuous improvement. The role involves implementing advanced manufacturing technologies and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing objectives.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Aerospace manufacturing engineeringComposite materials experienceLean ManufacturingSix SigmaContinuous improvement mindsetInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsMentoring experienceLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related fields

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 Persons (US Citizen, Green Card Holder / US permanent resident, refugee or asylee) to meet export control compliance requirements