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Manufacturing Engineer

GKN Aerospace Inc
relocation assistance
United States, Alabama, Tallassee
Dec 06, 2025
Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Composites

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll support both production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing execution through robust process design and continuous improvement. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing technologies across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

Job Responsibilities

  • What You'll Do Develop and implement technical solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Provide manufacturing engineer support for production integration and supplier-related issues.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances.
  • Design tooling and production plans using standard manufacturing engineering methodologies.
  • Support product development activities for manufacturing, which include quoting, tooling design, configuration changes, and first article inspections.
  • Deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing program and value stream objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
  • Champion Lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement through various manufacturing processes.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 (three) years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience with composite materials or equivalent engineered materials (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers, laminates, or hybrid structures) in a manufacturing or product development environment.
  • U.S. Person status per ITAR requirements.



Preferred Qualifications:



  • Strong continuous improvement mindset and results-driven approach.
  • Ability to work independently across diverse manufacturing environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
  • Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment.
  • Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Relocating? We can help.

This position is based inTallassee, AL, withrelocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn, Wetumpka,Opelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.



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