Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Process
Date: Apr 8, 2026
Location: North Charlestown, NH, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support both production and development programs, including Project Maverick and Project Titan. This role focuses on delivering zero-defect outcomes through process development, optimization, and innovative problem-solving. You will help establish and sustain efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes that support operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Job Responsibilities
- Define manufacturing methods, process flows, and operation sequences for parts and assemblies
- Create and maintain routers, work instructions, and process documentation
- Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes, including insourcing initiatives
- Research and apply new manufacturing technologies and methods
- Establish process controls, production standards, and equipment requirements
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (CAPA)
- Design tooling, fixtures, and gauges using CAD
- Support production and inspection teams with technical guidance
- Contribute to CAM programming and other manufacturing automation efforts
- Lead Lean initiatives and continuous improvement activities
- Coordinate inspection methods and process validations with Quality Engineering
- Interface with customers on manufacturability and design concerns
- Collaborate with vendors on equipment sourcing, procurement, and implementation
- Support additional engineering and operational initiatives as needed
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of manufacturing or related engineering experience
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Ability to adapt schedule to support production needs
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration across teams
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with CAD and manufacturing technologies
• Background in machining, finishing processes (shot peen, tumbling, cleaning), or NDT
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working in cross-functional environments
Physical Requirements
• Standing and walking for up to 7 hours per day
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
• Frequent bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling for up to 2 hours per day
• Regular use of hands for fine motor skills and grasping for up to 7 hours per day
Travel Requirements
• Up to 25% travel (primarily domestic, occasional international)
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.
