Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support the development and execution of robust zerodefect manufacturing processes within our new facility in Garden Grove. This role is responsible for applying engineering principles process development methods and structured problemsolving to ensure reliable production of parts assemblies and tooling. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability attention to detail and a proactive approach to optimizing manufacturing performance during a major worktransfer effort.

Job Responsibilities

Product Manufacturing Engineering Functions

• Develop and lead manufacturing process solutions for complex production challenges.
• Lead production planning activities from initial concept through fullrate manufacturing.
• Design and own processes that achieve high capability by applying the GKN Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) methodology.
• Own product development activities including first article build support configuration updates and definition of build processes and documentation.

Quality Engineering Functions

• Create maintain and continuously improve Program Quality Plans.
• Lead rootcause analysis and drive preventive and corrective actions to eliminate nonconformances using the ZDM tool suite.
• Manage customer quality requirements product development quality deliverables and first article verification.
• Perform supplier audits and assessments to ensure compliance and capability.
• Apply AS9102 requirements within an active manufacturing environment.

General Engineering Functions

• Demonstrate a safetyfirst approach and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health Safety and Environmental standards.
• Develop technical solutions for complex issues across GKN Aerospace customer programs and supplier operations.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing process development integration and production readiness.
• Use structured rootcause analysis and corrective action methods to reduce or eliminate nonconformances.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams external customers and suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement by implementing Lean principles to enhance efficiency quality and flow.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Aerospace Mechanical Electrical Chemical Engineering or a related technical field.
• 8 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience including work in NPI startup facility environments and/or worktransfer activities ideally within aerospace manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of quality system standards such as ISO 9000 AS9145 or D19000.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.
• Must be a U.S. Person under U.S. DOD and ITAR regulations to meet export compliance and site SSA requirements.
• Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally (less than 5% annually).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to confidently represent the organization in technical discussions with customers and suppliers.
• Experience collaborating with internal and external decisionmakers across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor team members to strengthen capability cohesion and overall performance.

Compensation Data

Annual Salary: $100000.00 - $150000.00

Why Join Us:

• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Workingiption

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 humanendeavor shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Nearest Major Market:Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market:Los Angeles