Manufacturing Engineer, Systems & Support - Phoenix, AZ at GKN Aerospace Inc in Phoenix, Arizona

Job Description:

About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50manufacturing locations in 15countries, 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 bebetter 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 supports operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior 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.


• Develop technical solutions to complex problems.


• Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production.  Resolve issues pertaining to vendor schedule and/or quality.


• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.


• Responsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production. 


• Design these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.


• Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.


• Delivers measurable, metrics driven results in line with Operational & Program goals.


• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.


• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering or related degree required.


• 3+ years of experience and technical expertise in Manufacturing Engineering, including experience of managing New Product / Process introduction (industrialization) and existing production process improvements, required.


• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices required.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent highly preferred.


• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000 preferred.


• Assembly operations experience preferred.


• Aerospace industry experience preferred.


• Project / Program Management preferred.


• CATIA and Minitab preferred.


• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.


• Ability to influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organization.


• 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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Nearest Major Market: Phoenix

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