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
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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.

Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace Composites

 

📍 Tallassee, AL 💼 Full-Time 🛠️ Advanced Manufacturing 🚚 Relocation Assistance Available


Overview

Join a dynamic aerospace team driving innovation in composite manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support both production and development programs, ensuring zero-defect manufacturing execution through robust process design and continuous improvement. This role focuses on implementing advanced manufacturing technologies across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.

Key Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
  • Develop and implement technical solutions for complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Provide manufacturing engineer support for production integration and supplier-related issues.
  • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances.
  • Design tooling and production plans using standard manufacturing engineering methodologies.
  • Support product development activities for manufacturing, which include quoting, tooling design, configuration changes, and first article inspections.
  • Deliver measurable results aligned with manufacturing program and value stream objectives.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
  • Champion Lean initiatives and drive continuous improvement through various manufacturing processes. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 (three) years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
  • U.S. Person status per ITAR requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in aerostructures (composites, polymers, and/or composites).
  • Strong continuous improvement mindset and results-driven approach.
  • Ability to work independently across diverse manufacturing environments.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching team members.
  • Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and sound judgment.
  • Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing experience is a plus.
Relocating? We can help.

This position is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn, WetumpkaOpelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.

 

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. ​

Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
96 Open Jobs Available
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
Tallassee, Alabama, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
96 Open Jobs Available
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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