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Amazing opportunities.\nGKN 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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.\nJob Summary\nThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer will support operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem solving skills. They will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.\nJob Responsibilities\nDevelop technical solutions to complex problems\nInterfaces and liaisons with multiple functional groups including Supply Chain, Quality and Production Operations to develop strategies for implementation of released engineering\nUtilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.\nResponsible for the implementation of tooling and or production planning, from original concept through to production. Design these processes with a high degree of process capabilty utilizing the GKN standard Manufacturing Engineering tool suite to demonstrate as such.\nAccountable for product development, new product quotes, tool fabrication quotes, first article development, configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, build process definition, and implementation\nLead engineering teams to delivers measurable, metrics driven results in line with Value Stream and Program goals.\nMaintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers\nContinuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives\nPerforms other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned\nJob Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience\n6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering\nMust qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR regulations\nPreferred Qualificaitons:\nAerostructures (metallics and/or composites) experience preferred.\nRelentless and results driven performer with a Continuous Improvement mind-set.\nA dynamic individual with a high level of energy, a proactive self-starter who is confident and able to work independently.\nSix Sigma Training or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus\nDemonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools\nProven capability to work independently in a range of different manufacturing environments.\nSuperior interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and factually. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience.\nTeam worker with aptitude for mentoring and coaching.\nDemonstrates personal leadership skills; high performance behaviors, self-initiative, excellent work ethic, exercises good judgment, influencing, negotiation and collaboration.\nTravel:\nUp to 10 percent travel may be required based on business needs\nWe’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?\nA Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working\nEveryone 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’. 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