Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering; a Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
- 7+ years of manufacturing experience, ideally within aerospace and composite production environments.
- Demonstrated success serving as a technical leader or subject matter authority in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Solid knowledge of relevant industry standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP.
- Working familiarity with operational and engineering systems including SIOP, MES, MRB processes, QMS platforms, and production planning tools.
- Must meet U.S. Person requirements as defined by ITAR and EAR regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with major OEMs such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, or Bell.Background in APQP, new product introductions, and cost estimation for complex aerospace components.
- Proven ability to manage direct reports and lead cross functional teams toward shared objectives.
- Lean or Six Sigma certification, with Green Belt or higher preferred.
- Extensive hands on experience in composite manufacturing processes and best practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and align diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated success leading in a matrixed environment and driving progress without direct authority.
Relocation Assistance
This position is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn, Wetumpka, Opelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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