Non-Conformance Engineer – Design

GKN Aerospace

Non-Conformance Engineer at GKN Aerospace providing technical leadership in resolving aero engine non-conformances. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and airworthiness.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBangalore • 🇮🇳 IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in evaluating and resolving non-conformances in aero engine components, ensuring compliance with FAA/EASA regulations and AS9100 standards. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex engineering projects while maintaining configuration control and traceability.

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Aerospace Engineering DegreeNon-Conformance ManagementTechnical Approval AuthorityProject Management SkillsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Technical LeadershipRisk AssessmentSafety AssessmentDisposition ApprovalRepair Scheme DevelopmentManufacturing Deviation ManagementEngineering AnalysisConfiguration ControlMaterial Allowable EvaluationDesign Intent Assessment

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingJudgmentPressure ManagementPresentation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

FAA RegulationsEASA RegulationsAS9100 StandardsAero Engine ComponentsManufacturing ProcessesSupplier ManagementMulti-Disciplinary EngineeringField Service OperationsEngineering DisciplineTechnical Rationale

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides technical leadership in the evaluation, disposition, and approval of non-conformances arising from manufacturing processes, supplier activities, and in-service operations for aero engine components
Collaborates across cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and field service to drive timely and technically robust resolutions to non-conformance issues
Leads evaluation of complex non-conformances in cold and hot section aero engine components
Performs deep technical assessments and evaluates impact against design intent and margins, material allowable, certification limits
Conducts risk and safety assessments to determine airworthiness impact
Defines and approves disposition types, provides technical rationale, safety justification, and compliance evidence
Acts as senior technical representative in MRB forums
Drives closure of high-impact non-conformances
Develops and approves repair schemes, manufacturing deviations, rework processes
Ensures compliance with FAA/EASA regulations, AS9100 and OEM standards
Maintains configuration control and traceability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or Master Degree in (Aerospace) Engineering or equivalent working and thinking Level gained through experience
At least 15+ years of relevant experience gained within an engineering discipline, ideally within an aerospace environment and in multi-disciplinary engineering project teams (Design, Aerodynamics, Aerothermal, Solid mechanics, all type of Analysis, Manufacturing & Industrialization)
At least 5+ years of stand-alone experience in handling non-conformances ranging from recurrent to field issues of aero engine static structures
Experience with managing (complex) engineering projects or led teams (delivery through people without direct hierarchical authority)
Previously held (internal) technical approval authority (i.e. is recognized as having appropriate technical seniority for Design or Analysis)
Experience in dealing with related functions (Operations/Production, Sales/Customer Relationship Management, Supplier Management and Development)
Project management, planning and organising skills based on recognised project management methods
Solid approach/understanding to the delivery and tracking of engineering tasks
Able to define challenging objectives and achieve them
Relationship building at Levels up to and including senior management level
Able to work with cross-functional Teams that will typically include (in addition to the Design Engineering Team) Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial. Procurement, Quality and Suppliers
Has excellent judgement in considering when escalation is appropriate
Strong minded, convincing and committed, focussed on delivery, must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision-making process at all levels of the business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fantastic challenges
Amazing opportunities
Commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging
Best training on offer in the industry
Accessible recruitment process