GKN Aerospace · 10 hours ago
Facilities Engineer
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $139K/yr
7+ years expGKN Aerospace is a leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, known for its commitment to innovation and quality. The Facilities Engineer role involves leading construction and facility upgrade projects to support manufacturing operations, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead facility construction and expansion projects from initial planning through final delivery
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestones
Serve as the primary liaison with contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders
Monitor construction progress, conduct regular status reviews, and resolve issues proactively
Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and customer-specific requirements
Deliver executive-level updates and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders
Support facility security approvals and export compliance processes
Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors
Ensure infrastructure readiness for specialized aerospace manufacturing processes, including lamination, forming, coating, and inspection
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Minimum 7 years of experience in manufacturing machine development (feedback control, troubleshooting, programming, system design)
U.S. Person status in accordance with ITAR regulations and ability to meet export compliance requirements
Preferred
Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), facility startups, or work transfers in aerospace manufacturing
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or PMP certification
Background in commercial or industrial construction within manufacturing environments
Familiarity with infrastructure requirements for aerospace transparency systems
Strong leadership and communication skills with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools
Proven ability to assess project risks, manage timelines, and implement effective solutions
Experience leading complex or transformational launch projects in manufacturing
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
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
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
2026-01-09
Hartford Business Journal
2025-12-16
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