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 p
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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

Performs a variety of engineering work in planning, design and modification of fixtures, tools, and manufacturing processes.  Resolves production problems and completes documentation on assigned parts

Job Responsibilities
  • Develops, evaluates, improves and documents manufacturing processes
  • Develops and implements process control techniques including work instructions using tools such as SPC, PFMEA
  • Analyses manufacturing process flows continually for the improvements of quality, cost reduction, lead-time reduction for new work
  • Collarborates with other functions to ensure effective production methods
  • Coordinates part inspection procedures with Quality Engineers.
  • Addresses and documents cause and corrective action issues to prevent future problem occurrences.
  • Determines required material and tools for production
  • Creates and registers changes to work instructions
  • Ensure the companys commitment to maintain a safe workplace and to protect the environment through the establishment and support of Company policy and adherence to various government regulations.
  • Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect contracting with the United States Government.
  • Performs other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Specialized programming certification preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in numerical control parts programming and math modelling experience with an emphasis on 5-axis complex surfaces parts machine programming. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • GKN Experience 
  • Experience using Unigraphics (NX) programming software.
  • Experience using Vericut simulation software.
  • Experience with Fanuc and Siemens 840D controls 
  • Must possess an extensive machining background to be able to read/interpret blueprint, drawing and ANSI Y14.5 specifications. 
  • Must possess a practical knowledge of engineering techniques and the properties/limitations on machinery, fixturing and materials. 
  • Must have excellent basic math, trigonometry and geometry skills.  Must have good understand of cutting tool techniques and manufacturing methods and processes.  Demonstrated ability to communicate successfully with a range of customers.

Mental and Physical Demands

  • Able to work “on-call”
  • Able to operate under tight deadlines
  • Able to maintain professional demeanor
  • Able to participate in the communications of technical information to non-technical audiences
  • Good vision with correction
  • Ability to multi-task with good attention to detail
  • Ability to travel internally within the facility site
  • Ability to read, write and comprehend English instructions
Compensation Data

The compensation range for this position is between $45.00 - $65.00 per hour

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
73 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35
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Job Info
Location
El Cajon, California, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
GKN Aerospace
3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/
73 Open Jobs Available
GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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