Manufacturing Engineering Director, Site

GKN Aerospace • Tallassee, AL

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About The Position

As a member of the site leadership team, the Site Head of Manufacturing Engineering is accountable for delivering Manufacturing Engineering solutions to the Programs and Operations organizations. The role develops a Zero Defect culture through application of the Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to support industry-leading quality performance and on-time delivery. It is also accountable for delivering year-on-year conversion cost productivity targets in collaboration with the site leadership team.

The role leads the site's Manufacturing Engineering organization across the full ME perimeter, including Facilities & Maintenance, and owns its budget. It is responsible for building organizational capability and performance, delivering quality and Facilities & Maintenance results, and sustaining and improving Program and Product manufacturing engineering systems in line with business case expectations. The position works closely with Program teams to deliver manufacturing engineering solutions that meet customer requirements and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or a related Engineering discipline, with demonstrated technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering.
• At least 10 years of progressive Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience overseeing engineering teams within a regulated manufacturing environment, such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical device.
• Experience managing new product introduction (NPI), process industrialization, and continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, build trust, and establish effective working relationships within a global organization.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or equivalent.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Must be a U.S. Person, as defined by ITAR, to comply with export control requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Project or Program Management experience.
• Familiarity with the AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.
• Advanced business degree.
• Prepared to travel domestically and occasionally internationally; expected travel is less than 5% of the year.
• GKN Aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify a safety-first mindset and ensure compliance with GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplined Manufacturing Engineering organization across the full ME perimeter, including Facilities & Maintenance.
• Manage talent selection, training, development, engagement, ongoing performance, and succession planning.
• Own the budget for the site Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance team.
• Deliver annual site quality improvement targets and enable year-on-year conversion cost target realization.
• Deliver Facilities & Maintenance performance results in accordance with the Site Budget and Strategic Plan.
• Develop a Zero Defects Manufacturing mindset and culture in the site Manufacturing Engineering organization through implementation of the standard ZDM tool suite and APQP process.
• Build close relationships with Program teams to deliver manufacturing engineering solutions aligned with customer requirements and expectations.
• Sustain and improve Program and Product manufacturing engineering systems in line with business case expectations.

Benefits

• Training opportunities.
• A diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

What This Job Offers

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