Sr. Manufacturing Engineer; Configuration Control

Overview

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers.

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.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation at the cutting edge of our industry, with strong training opportunities.

Everyone is welcome to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch.