GKN Aerospace · 6 hours ago
Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
El Cajon, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expGKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel and is committed to sustainability. The role involves participating in operational and development programs to enable zero defect projects, implementing robust manufacturing process technology, and ensuring safety compliance.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate in NPI project and programs
Assist with the Team Center PLM Project: data consolidation, migration and functional support
Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards
Creates technical solutions to problems within GKN Aerospace
Provides technical input for manufacturing process development and integration for production
Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances
Maintain positive, team relationships with internal customers and co-workers
Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives
Actively participate in the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production
Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such
Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality
Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Aerospace, or other related field), lieu of degree 5+ years of chemical processing experience
Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferable Aerospace manufacturing
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements
This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
GKN Aerospace Experience
Lean Manufacturing Experience
Company
GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
2025-09-03Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Bradford Boisvert
Global Finance Director - Enterprise, Transformation Project
Recent News
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