Associate Manufacturing Engineer - Materials & Process

Job Description:

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 Requirements:

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.

Job Ident #: 1381931933

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Charlestown, New Hampshire, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/