Position Overview
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in machining, assembly, and welding, with strong experience in Core Tools, blueprint interpretation, and design tools. This role is key to driving process improvements, supporting production lines, leading new product launches, coordinating PPAP activities, and ensuring stable, efficient, and well‑documented manufacturing processes.
You will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to analyze processes, validate changes, optimize parameters, and maintain technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead manufacturing engineering activities related to machining, assembly, and welding.
- Review and update process instructions, routing sheets, and technical documentation.
- Conduct feasibility analyses and manage engineering change follow‑up.
- Provide technical support to production and resolve process-related issues.
- Lead new product introductions and process changes.
- Develop and document process parameters, flow diagrams, AMEF, control plans, and PPAP deliverables.
- Execute audits (5S, safety, process audits, polyvalence).
- Drive continuous improvement actions focused on efficiency, scrap reduction, cost optimization, and process capability.
- Create and update technical documentation: AMEFs, FEA, flow diagrams, control plans, visual work instructions, tool layouts, tooling documentation, etc.
- Track manufacturing KPIs and ensure alignment with production targets.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of automotive industry experience.
- 2 years of machining experience.
- Strong proficiency in Core Tools (AMEF, VDA, SPC, MSA) – minimum 3 years.
- Project management experience in APQP & PPAP (3 years).
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering (required).
Intermediate English (conversational).
What We Offer
- Direct participation in improvement projects, new product launches, and key manufacturing activities.
- Technical exposure to advanced engineering tools: AMEF, APQP, PPAP, data analysis, and process validations.
- Professional development within a highly technical automotive manufacturing environment.
- A culture focused on innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and availability.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of automotive industry experience
- 2 years of machining experience
- Specialization in machining, assembly, and welding
- Minimum 3 years proficiency in Core Tools (AMEF, VDA, SPC, MSA)
- 3 years project management experience in APQP & PPAP
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Intermediate English (conversational)
What We Do
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. We develop, build and supply an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies–for use in Defence and Commercial aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes to the most advanced fighter aircraft. Our technology is on board 100,000 flights a day and we are market leading in aerostructures, engine systems, transparencies and wiring systems. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, innovative engine systems and smart transparencies help to reduce emissions and weight on the aircraft and enhance passenger comfort. We are a truly global business, with 15,000 employees, working in 41 manufacturing sites across 13 countries.
