Manufacturing Engineer (Early Careers)

GKN Aerospace•Tallassee, AL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support both production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing execution through robust process design and continuous improvement. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing technologies across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
6+ months of experience in aerospace composite manufacturing, including fabrication, tooling, or autoclave/oven-cure processes.
Working knowledge of composite materials and production methods such as layup, bonding, and cure.
Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

GKN Aerospace experience
Proficiency with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or other process‑control tools.
Experience with NDI/NDT techniques (ultrasonic, X‑ray, tap test).
Familiarity with composite machining, trimming, secondary bonding, or assembly.
Leadership or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous‑improvement training.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement technical solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
Provide manufacturing engineer support for production integration and supplier-related issues.
Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances.
Design tooling and production plans using standard manufacturing engineering methodologies.
Support product development activities for manufacturing, which include quoting, tooling design, configuration changes, and first article inspections.
Deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing program and value stream objectives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
Champion Lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement through various manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.