Manufacturing Engineering Manager - NPI

Overview

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. 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.

We are inspired by opportunities to innovate and break boundaries, and we are committed to sustainability at the centre of everything we do, protecting our planet.

Leading a multi-disciplined team focused on New Product/Process Implementation in Manufacturing, Materials & Process Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager oversees the deployment of the GKN Aerospace Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to eliminate defects. They ensure compliance with established processes and deliver robust manufacturing process technology for materials, tooling and part fabrication in Production & Development Programs for MRO capabilities.

They are responsible for efficiency, improvements and adherence to quality standards in current production processes, deploy engineering resources, and support strategic growth by facilitating the transition of parts into production. They proactively seek continuous improvements while adhering to FAA and quality regulations to deliver reliable manufacturing process technology.

• Manage NPI program's process creation, development and implementation through standard work.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing engineer team and assist with successful completion of NPI programs.
• Evaluate current manufacturing capacities and develop/improve operational procedures.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely execution of project needs as per business and customer requirements.
• Exemplify a safety-first mind-set and ensure compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems; deliver a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements including safety, quality, productivity and business case.
• Lead engineering teams to deliver measurable, metrics-driven results in line with Operational and Program goals.
• Build a culture of process control and a Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) mind-set in the manufacturing engineering team.
• 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 ZDM tool suite.
• Lead capability and career development of the engineering team.
• Develop, deploy and maintain functional engineering and quality standards.
• Support the Quality Assurance team.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers.
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.
• Actively support the flow of production across various areas.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, or 10+ years of ME experience in lieu of a degree.
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within an industrial manufacturing environment, preferably a manufacturing aerospace environment.
• 3+ years of leadership experience in a Manufacturing Engineering team.
• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
• Ability to follow, support, and improve current systems, operating and standard process procedures.
• Ability to influence people, lead, build trust and establish effective working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• GKN experience.
• Familiarity with material processes and the use of tool design, fixtures and gauges.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or willingness to get certified in first year.
• Ability to actively support internal and external audits in accordance with the Quality Assurance Team.
• Working knowledge of LEAN processes and practices.
• Ability to lead Continuous Improvement projects across the entire facility.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO
  9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Project / Program Management.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process…