Manufacturing Engineer

Provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. This scope is specific to a work transfer scope within a new facility in Garden Grove, CA.

Product ME functions:

• Responsible for the development of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems through:
• Accountable for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design these processes to a high level of process capability through utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Accountable for product development, first article development, configuration changes, build process definition and implementation.
• Must have experience utilizing AS9102 in manufacturing environment.

Quality Engineering functions:

• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Program Quality Plans through:
• Performing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to eliminate non-conformances utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
• Delivering product development, customer quality requirements management and first article development.
• Performing supplier audits & assessments.
• Must have experience utilizing AS9102 in manufacturing environment.

General functions:

• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

• Bachelor degree in engineering in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field of study.
• 5 (five) years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, which includes experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), a start-up facility, and/or a work transfer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering in aerospace.
• Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
• US Person per US DOD & ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance / site SSA requirements.
• Travel requirements: Able to travel domestically and occasionally internationally; Approximately <5% of year.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project / Program Management
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent
• Has experience with NPI (New Product Introduction), a start-up facility, and/or a work transfer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering in aerospace.
• Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work
• Capable of being a technical representative, representing the business at a customer / supplier meeting
• Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions
• Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things
• Understands situations by analyzing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution.
• Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
• Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the interface with broader business functions
• Competent member of the technical community with a good understanding of other disciplines
• Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others.
• Applies knowledge and skills to a range of activities
• Understands the formal and informal structure of the business
• Provides support to the technical community and show commercial awareness at local level
• Recognizes the culture and climate within the organization
• Sets example through own behavior and attitude. Able to contribute to effective project plans
• Proactive approach demonstrated in team environment to achieve knowledge management
• Explains concepts to a variety of audiences and ensures meaning is understood
• Creates formal networks with key-decision makers internally and externally
• Coaches others to do their jobs better, take on new jobs and sustain their ability to meet the business need
• Carries out Continuing Professional Development (CPD) necessary to ensure competence in areas identified and at the future professional level intended
• Develops new ideas
• For internal candidates, the foundation of the ME Academy must be completed and training initiated to become a Zero Defect Practitioner and 6 Green Belt. External candidates to demonstrate equivalent capability in problem solving and process control

Compensation Range: $91,083.00 -$113,853.00