Sr. Manufacturing Engineer; Configuration Control

Job Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer supports operational and development programs by delivering zero-defect manufacturing solutions. The role focuses on robust process design across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

• Develop technical solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production Operations to implement released engineering.
• Apply root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate non-conformances.
• Lead tooling and production planning from concept through production, ensuring high process capability using GKN’s standard tool suite.
• Support product development activities including quotes, tooling estimates, first articles, configuration changes, scheduling, and process definition.
• Lead engineering teams to achieve measurable results aligned with program and value-stream objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including work in aerostructures manufacturing with composites and/or metallics.
• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing.
• Knowledge of scheduling and planning tools and methodologies.
• Demonstrated success working across diverse manufacturing environments.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

• Experience in aerostructures (metallics and/or composites).
• Strong continuous improvement mindset with consistent results.
• Proactive, energetic self-starter who works effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to adapt to different audiences.
• Team-oriented with mentoring and coaching ability.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and effective collaboration skills.