GKN Aerospace · 1 day ago

Industrial Architect

Westlake, TX

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design of the manufacturing system prior to LG3. This includes full understanding of the customers’ requirements, designing the factory layout, leverage of H1 & H2 technologies, deploying lean manufacturing principles when considering TAKT and flow. Delivering tooling solutions etc.

Close engagement with the Chief Engineer and other partners on design build programs to ensure Design For Manufacturing.

Delivering the Industrialization concepts within the bid process including both recurring and nonrecurring for the industrial solution.

Ensure a smooth transition from the design phase (pre LG3) to the Industrialization phase (post LG3) within the Operational side of the business and its Industrialization manager.

Work closely with the program Chief Manufacturing Engineers and other key internal partners to ensure the Industrial concept is capable in the post LG3 to LG7 phase.

Monitoring and providing input to the capital planning, industrial strategy, and sustainability planning for the business line in coordination with the Business Transformation organization.

Build strong relationships with our current and potential customers.

Manage the control of GKN intellectual property where required.

Qualification

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Manufacturing EngineeringTechnical OperationsNew Product IntroductionsProgram ManagementZero-Defect frameworkProject ManagementAPQPPPAPEN/AS9100HSE requirementsTechnical Communication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or other related degree field, OR additional relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Strong Technical Aerospace Manufacturing background in Manufacturing Engineering or Technical Operations with >2 yrs. working in New Product Introductions

Previous experience in program and project management.

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

Ability to travel (including internationally) as and when the role dictates.

Preferred

Professional persona capable of communicating and building relationships with our customers and internal organizations

Proven self-starter who can work well within a team or on their own.

Practical understanding of the Zero-Defect framework (APQP/PPAP)8 years Manufacturing Engineering or Technical Operations industry experience with >3 yrs. working in New Product Introductions

Experience deploying Zero Defect tools. (APQP/PPAP)

Understanding of EN/AS9100 and part 21sub part G requirements

Knowledge of HSE requirements