Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Forming (SC)
Date: Sep 2, 2022
Location: Orangeburg, SC, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.
About the opportunity
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer – Metal Forming will provide Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects.
Job Responsibilities
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
• Deliver manufacturing process development and integration for production.
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate waste.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve approach by implementing Lean principles.
• Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems through:
o Implementation of better optimised production processes
o Developing and deploying APQP principles in alignment with the GKN Zero Defect Manufacturing approach
o Identify key areas for improvement though structured Industrial Maturity assessments
o Drive a can do attitude with team members and respect equal opportunities.
o Undertake key activities in support of product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
o Undertakes problem solving in a structured and logical way appropriate to the issue.
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing Engineering (including Zero defect manufacturing and Lean experience)
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
Additional Qualifications:
• Previous GKN experience
• Experience with Aluminium Metal forming processes – (Forming, Heat Treat, Artificial Ageing) strongly preferred
• Experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (ideally Siemens)
• Root Cause and corrective action experience
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
• Drafting and/or AutoCAD experience
• Training and/or experience in lean tools and techniques (Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA and /or Fishbone diagrams)
• Experience in Composites Manufacturing, including University studies
• Project / Program Management
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work in a strong team environment
• Self-starter
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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