Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

Job Summary

The Sr. Manufacturing Engineer – Product and Planning will provide technical expertise at a local project level for operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
•    Provide Technical expertise at a local project level in governance and deployment of manufacturing development and integration for new production as well as existing product within GKN Aerospace under the CME/ Business line priority decision 
•    Lead NPI projects and delta NPI products to production state for life cycle. 
•    Supporting the prep. & bid phase (IR1.0 to IR3.0) up to life cycle
•    Supporting the team that is responsible for purchasing, procurement of machines, production preparation of hardware, configuration, tool and fixture development, process verification, etc.
•    Develop and establish Processes & planning so that goals in accordance with the NPI process (IR gates) are achieved from life cycle process ensuring quality product by developing  robust manufacturing process selection, implementation & control of products to meet stakeholder requirements including;
o    Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) process
o    AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) 
o    Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
•    Provides technical expertise to rapidly solve issues pertaining to quality, capability & control of product.
•    Breaks down technical problems, risk, opportunities, in the correct order to create products and add value to GKN Aerospace through creating Zero Defects
•    Leads positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
•    Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiative and driving towards automation technics and newer technology to advanced the product in quality & cost 
•    Provide project technical oversight for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems.
•    Design processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
•    Implement the global process for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
 

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) or 8 years of related experience in Manufacturing Engineering (recognized qualifications or experience in similar roles)
•    5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace environment preferred
•    Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
•    GKN Experience
•    Ability to work, and deliver, under own initiative.
•    Expert Knowledge and experience in launching new product
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the interface with broader business functions 
•    Expert Knowledge of drawing definition and interpretation.
•    Expert knowledge of manufacturing operations & processes
•    High capability in problem solving and process control
•    Knowledge on the following subjects to support the NPI & delta NPI projects
o    IR Process gates / lifecycle gates 
o    Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) process
o    AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) 
o    Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
•    Proficient computer skills; -Basic windows applications and highly proficient in CAD software for modeling and technical instructions 
•    Develops working relationships through team work, influencing, leadership, coaching and personal drive to succeed
•    Prepared to work on the complete range of GKN Aerospace programs, both civil and military.
•    Able to travel domestically or internationally as required.
•    Ability to lead and mentor others
•    Application of Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Management tools and techniques.
•    Good reporting and communication skills on Technical definitions and processes 
•    Capable of interfacing professionally with customers and suppliers.
•    Self-motivated, resourceful, strong minded and committed.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this role is between $100,000 - $125,000