GKN Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer – 2nd Shift

GKN Aerospace

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Garden Grove • California • United States

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About the role

  • Process Development & Optimization: Support implementation of APQP* and AS9145* methodologies.
  • Assist in developing PFMEA*s, control plans*, process flow diagrams*, and validation protocols.
  • Contribute to first article inspection (FAIR*) and ensure AS9102 compliance.
  • Apply strict clean room protocols* and SPC* analysis (Cp/Cpk*) to critical processes.
  • Participate in process optimization* for repeatability, efficiency, and defect reduction.
  • Specialized Process Experience: Assist development and troubleshooting of lamination, metal deposition, coatings, and acrylics.
  • Technical & Quality Support: Interpret engineering drawings* and contribute to tooling design* and CAD* modeling.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining work instructions* and revision control*.
  • Support MRB*/PRB* activities and nonconformance disposition*. Participate in audits and ensure compliance with quality systems.
  • Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Contribute to Lean projects* and apply root cause analysis tools to resolve issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in aerospace or regulated environments.
  • Exposure to lamination, metal deposition, coatings, or acrylic-based manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with APQP*, AS9145*, PFMEA*, SPC*, and FAIR* documentation.
  • Working knowledge of ISO9000, AS9100*, or D1-9000 quality systems.
  • Fluent in English (written and spoken).
  • Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally (<5%).
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
APQPAS9145PFMEAcontrol plansprocess flow diagramsvalidation protocolsSPCCpCpkCAD
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingattention to detailcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeISO9000AS9100D1-9000