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Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

GKN Aerospace Inc
Garden, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2026

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $91,083.00 - $113,853.00

Job Summary

As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering Team you will be reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer and your role will be to support the day to day Operations Team within the Value Stream.

2nd Shift Hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide day to day support to manufacturing operations.
  • Review and disposition non-conforming material/ MRB (Material Review Board) support to steady state programs and lead improvements to eliminate Customer Escapes by deploying robust Root Cause and Corrective Action.
  • Develop and Document Manufacturing Standard Work Instructions and Implementation.
  • Responsible for development of manufacturing process improvements and implementation in order to reduce product defects and/or increase product throughput.
  • Focus on process robustness through the use of process control measures (SPC / Cpk).
  • Lead structure problem solving projects linked to day-day manufacturing issues, demonstrating yield improvement.
  • Take responsibility for updating manufacturing documentation to maintain configuration control and manage Point of Introduction activities.
  • Ensure process compliance with any productivity improvements within the value stream.
  • Management of small capital and tooling projects within the value stream.
  • Coordinating process improvement, cost reduction and/or defect reduction projects. This includes using Lean Manufacturing techniques as well as Process Validation, Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving skills to eliminate manufacturing and quality issues.
  • Participate in risk assessments within the value stream and support actions that arise.
  • Develop strong internal relationships with team members and other cross functionally in order to support business objectives.
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree science or engineering fields Physics, Chemistry, Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. Will consider 8 years of professional manufacturing experience.
  • 3 years in manufacturing engineering environment, which includes1 year experience in Statistical Process Controls, Mechanical Engineering Drawings, orTool Design.
  • US Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance and site requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in process control awareness is preferred.
  • Experience working with customer specifications, drawings,and standards.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Security Clearance.
  • Demonstrable experience of practical problem solving techniques e.g. 5 why's, 8D, DMAIC.
  • Good reporting and communication skills on project status and progress, lead effectively at all levels within an organization and be flexible in your approach.
  • Multi-tasking and dynamic capacity.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel for data analysis and other Office suite tools for reporting purposes.
  • Experience of concessions / MRB and in providing frontline support to manufacturing operations.
  • Additional experience in the application of lean tools in a production environment.
  • Experience within glass processing and / or laminating industry.

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 Working

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 we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's 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.

We're 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 humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.


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


GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Salary : $91,083 - $113,853

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