Manufacturing Engineer – Product, Planning

GKN Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer coordinating project execution and equipment qualification at GKN Aerospace. Leading cross-functional activities and ensuring efficient machine utilization in the manufacturing process.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeEl Cajon • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,083 - $113,853 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate activities required to projects, with a strong focus on completing equipment and process qualification
Act as the primary interface between Operations and Engineering, aligning priorities and resolving conflicts related to machine availability, scheduling, and workload
Ensure engineering test pieces are planned, prioritized, and executed alongside production and revenue-generating parts
Coordinate and secure machine time to support qualification activities without significantly impacting production commitments
Track and manage the flow of test parts through the manufacturing process to avoid delays
Compile, organize, and communicate qualification and test data to Engineering teams to support validation and decision-making
Support the process engineering team in adhering to project timelines and milestones, ensuring alignment with the overall project plan
Identify risks to project execution and proactively drive mitigation actions to maintain schedule
Review, interpret, and validate technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Develop clear and concise technical reports and documentation to support qualification, process definition, and project closure

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2 years of manufacturing engineering experience OR 7+ Years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements
3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering preferred
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience preferred
Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fantastic challenges
Amazing opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Equipment QualificationProcess QualificationTest Data CompilationRisk Identification and MitigationTechnical Report Development

Soft Skills

Conflict ResolutionCommunicationTeam Coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering