Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Date: Nov 4, 2025

Location:Tallassee, AL, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace Composites

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.

Job 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. 
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Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 (three) years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with composite materials or equivalent engineered materials (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers, laminates, or hybrid structures) in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• U.S. Person status per ITAR requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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, Wetumpka, Opelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.

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