Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
- U.S. Person status (Citizen, Green Card holder, refugee, or asylee) per ITAR requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in aerostructures (metallics and/or composites).
- 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.
Location
This position is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Redland, Wetumpka, Pike Road, and Blue Ridge offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly through our careers portal. Please ensure your resume reflects relevant experience and qualifications.
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.
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