Industrialization Project Engineer

GKN Aerospace Careers • Garden Grove, CA

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About The Position

The Industrialization Project Engineer leads engineering efforts that support the planning, design, and improvement of manufacturing tools, fixtures, and production processes. This role drives cross‑functional coordination to resolve production issues, implement process enhancements, and ensure all documentation and technical requirements are met. The engineer partners closely with Facilities, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Materials & Processes Engineering to manage and deliver projects such as:

New equipment acquisition and industrialization initiatives
Technology insertion and process modernization projects
Facility upgrades, reconfigurations, and workflow optimization efforts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required. Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience, including 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with familiarity of equipment installations and construction trades (electrical, industrial plumbing, concrete, etc.) from a project management perspective.
• 2+ years computer applications, including MS Office Suite, MS Project (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Program Management, Risk Management, MS Project and Continuous Improvement highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are highly desired.
• Construction, large capital project, and aerospace experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing projects in a matrix environment.
• Energetic and enthusiastic – and portrays these traits openly.
• Excellent communicator – can sell concepts to people at all levels within & external to the organization, including engineers.
• Able to see big picture, yet also able to drill down and manage details.
• Flexible and adaptable to change.
• Good problem solver.
• Well organized.
• Self-starter, self-manager type.
• Able to multi-task and manage numerous projects easily.
• Thrives on excellent interaction with people.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, improves and documents manufacturing processes
• Develops and implements process control techniques including work instructions using tools such as SPC, PFMEA
• Analyses manufacturing process flows continually for the improvements of quality, cost reduction, lead-time reduction for new work
• Collarborates with other functions to ensure effective production methods
• Coordinates part inspection procedures with Quality Engineers.
• Addresses and documents cause and corrective action issues to prevent future problem occurrences.
• Determines required material and tools for production
• Creates and registers changes to work instructions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level