Manufacturing Engineer - Quality Engineering

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, California, El Cajon
Mar 24, 2025
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. Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineering - Quality Engineer is a crucial team member to the FAA Certificated Repair Station structure. They work together with Manufacturing Engineers to increase operational capabilities while ensuring product quality objectives. Job Responsibilities * Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. * Maintain positive team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers. * Work side-by-side with manufacturing engineers in evaluating, developing and revising work instructions. * Breaks down technical problems, risks and opportunities, to create or improve processes that add value to GKN Aerospace through creating Zero Defects. * Continuously improve production processes using practical problem solving and facilitating Lean initiatives. * Implement global business tools to perform root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to eliminate non-conformances utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite. * Drive systematic RCCA and problem resolution and report on non-conformance trend analysis. * Analyze data to identify opportunities for process improvement and defect reduction. * Perform internal procedure, process and product audits. * Perform first article inspections. * Assist in training personnel in quality topics. * Support operations by attending daily production meetings Job Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (or commensurate experience) * 2+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a Manufacturing environment, including Root cause methodologies experience, experience using inspection equipment and ability to read, write and comprehend technical manuals * Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements. * Fluent in English language, both written and spoken Preferred Qualifications: * GKN Experience * Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9001, AS9100, or AS9110 * Aerospace experience is strongly preferred * Experience in FAA Repair Station is a plus * Six Sigma green belt certification or training * Knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite * Experience using MRP/ERP Software * Experience with auditing / Auditor Certificate is a plus * Customer facing experience is a plus * Training and/or experience in lean tools and techniques (Practical Problem Solving, A3, PFMEA and/or Fishbone diagrams) * Project / Program Management * Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent * Ability to use measurement and test equipment * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely Compensation Range The compensation range for this position is between $90,293 - $112,886. 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Nearest Major Market: San Diego