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GKN Automotive · 21 hours ago

APQP/PPAP Manufacturing Engineer, Precision CNC Operations

positionMebane, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

GKN Automotive advances mobility for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. The Manufacturing Engineer will engineer smarter, leaner, and more efficient CNC-driven production for next-generation driveline components, bridging design and manufacturing to ensure parts are producible at quality, cost, and speed.

AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and improve manufacturing systems, equipment, and tooling for CNC operations
Lead FTF (First Time Through) measurement strategy and compile PPAP packages
Collaborate with design to elevate manufacturability and reduce total landed cost
Direct inspections, apply structured problem solving, and recommend engineering changes
Mine production data to drive waste reduction, cycle-time gains, and process capability
Run small projects with tight control of schedule, cost, and scope; align suppliers/subcontractors
Embed safety, health, and environmental compliance into every improvement
Elevate the team through coaching and knowledge sharing

Qualification

CNC machining processAPQPPPAPLean manufacturingData analysisMechanical DesignProject ManagementGD&T5 Why analysisSupplier coordinationProcess optimization

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
5–6 years of manufacturing/process engineering experience
Demonstrated experience in process/equipment design, development, and specification
Competence in project scheduling, costing, and budgeting

Preferred

Hands-on CNC machining process experience
Lean manufacturing and organizational change management
Data analysis and process optimization expertise
Supplier and subcontractor coordination

Company

GKN Automotive

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GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 1759
location
Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gknautomotive.com/

H1B Sponsorship

GKN Automotive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant

Leadership Team

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Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
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Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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