Site Manufacturing Engineering Manager Medium Site Repair Solutions
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Job Location:
El Cajon, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125547 - 156934
Posted on:
29-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
As a member of the site leadership team the Site ME Manager role is accountable for delivering Manufacturing Engineering solutions to the Programs and Operations organizations. This will include creating a Zero Defect culture through the application of the Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to ensure industry leading quality performance guaranteeing on time delivery. The role will also be accountable for delivering year on year conversion cost productivity targets in collaboration with the site leadership team and by using the Lean Operations Model. Additionally the role will be responsible for the execution of all new product introduction projects in support of the business growth strategy.
Job Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering organization in support of all business needs.
Exemplifying a safety-first mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
Building and leading a high performance multi-disciplined Manufacturing Engineering organization encompassing the whole ME perimeter. This includes managing talent selection training development engagement ongoing performance and succession planning.
Budgetary ownership for the site Manufacturing Engineering department and teams.
Accountable for delivering annual quality improvement targets for the site enabling year on year conversion cost target realization.
Accountable for delivering performance results in accordance with Site Budget and Strategic Plan.
Developing the Zero Defects Manufacturing (ZDM) mindset and culture into the site Manufacturing Engineering organization through implementation of standard ZDM tool suite and APQP process.
Developing close relationships with Program teams to deliver manufacturing engineering solutions in line with customer requirements and expectations.
Accountable for sustaining and improving Program & Product manufacturing engineering systems in line with business case expectations.
Lead the successful delivery of new product introduction (NPI) projects ensuring timelines and budgets are consistently met.
Oversee engineering resource planning and forecasting to maintain optimal staffing levels aligned with business demands.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering or 12 years of ME experience in lieu of a degree
10 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
3 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering Leadership role.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
GKN Experience
MRO experience
Aerospace manufacturing background
Experience managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialisation) & existing production process improvements
Ability to influence people build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation
Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices. Willingness to get Lean Expert Certification within first 2 years.
Ability to lead Continuous Improvement projects across the entire facility.
Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000 AS9100 or D1-9000
Fluent in English language both written and spoken Project / Program Management
Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
Advanced degree
Six Sigma Green Belt
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this role is between $125547 -$156934.
Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry who knows how far you can go
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Computer Skills
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Warehouse Distribution Experience
- OSHA
- Process Management
- Training & Development
- LIHTC
- Leadership Experience
- Property Management
- Supervising Experience
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
