Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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Job Location:
Garden Grove, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
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
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who is passionate about developing people as much as driving technical this role you will lead a team of talented engineers and put real focus on coaching mentoring and helping your team grow in their careers. Youll create an environment where engineers feel supported challenged and encouraged to bring new ideas forward.
Along with building people youll guide the team through complex aerospace programs at our Tallassee Alabama site and help shape the way we strengthen our processes. Youll ensure our manufacturing systems deliver the quality and performance our customers expect while serving as the trusted technical voice for Manufacturing Engineering across the organization and with external partners.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead coach and mentor a team of Manufacturing Engineers supporting major aerospace programs.
- Serve as the key Manufacturing Engineering voice in program reviews technical discussions and customer interactions.
- Deliver manufacturing systems that meet stakeholder expectations by balancing safety quality cost and delivery.
- Develop solutions to complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement throughout the value stream.
- Champion a Zero Defect Manufacturing mindset and build a culture centered on strong process control.
- Oversee tooling and production planning from concept through launch ensuring high capability and readiness.
- Support new product development activities including quoting configuration changes and first article builds.
- Partner across departments to align engineering work with program requirements and operational priorities.
- Lead Lean initiatives and help evolve engineering standards best practices and training across the team.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering; a Masters degree or MBA is a plus.
- 7 years of manufacturing experience ideally within aerospace and composite production environments.
- Demonstrated success serving as a technical leader or subject matter authority in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Solid knowledge of relevant industry standards such as AS9100 ISO 9001 and NADCAP.
- Working familiarity with operational and engineering systems including SIOP MES MRB processes QMS platforms and production planning tools.
- Must meet U.S. Person requirements as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with major OEMs such as Boeing Airbus Lockheed Martin or in APQP new product introductions and cost estimation for complex aerospace components.
- Proven ability to manage direct reports and lead cross functional teams toward shared objectives.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification with Green Belt or higher preferred.
- Extensive hands on experience in composite manufacturing processes and best practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage influence and align diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success leading in a matrixed environment and driving progress without direct authority.
Relocation Assistance
This position is based inTallassee AL withrelocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn WetumpkaOpelika and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.
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
About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
