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Chief Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
| Company | GKN Aerospace |
| Address | , Orangeburg, Sc |
| Employment type | |
| Salary | |
| Expires | 2023-07-21 |
| Posted at | 11 months ago |
About Us
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.
About the opportunity
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.
Job Summary
The Chief Engineer is responsible for leading the Planning, Development, Commissioning and Industrialization of Manufacturing Systems within GKN’s Civil business. This applies to, but not limited to; New Product Introductions (NPI), Work Transfers, Technology Insertions and addressing Critical Quality issues. The CME directly manages and leads the deployed Manufacturing Engineering (ME) team, to deliver manufacturing systems in compliance with its identified requirements (Produceability, Productivity, Cost, Schedule, Regulatory/Customer/HSE requirements and adherence to Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Quality – Responsible for Product quality within the NPI ME function. Expected to drive a quality mind-set within the deployed engineering team and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards including AS9145 (ZDM).
- Relationships - Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, key stakeholders within the business. Foster and champion 5 principles within sphere of influence.
- Leadership of Projects- Responsible for technical leadership of ME activities. This includes Program Management, Planning, Resource provisioning, budgeting, & Project EV reporting within functional and Enterprise standards.
- Leadership of Teams – Accountable to the Program Manager/Director for delivering ME content of tasks through direct Operational Management and Leadership of deployed manufacturing engineering team.
- NPI - the CME is responsible for Planning, Development and commissioning of the Manufacturing System for New Product Introductions [LG3->LG7]. Working with the Design Chief Engineers (for Design and Build contracts) and Industrial Architects they are accountable for delivering a manufacturing system that fulfils all stakeholder requirements (Safety, Logistics, Quality, Produceability & Business case metrics), including development and maturity of Manufacturing processes and documentation.
- Bids – Working closely with the Programme team and Industrial Architects, be responsible for the technical ME content of bid work including Technical risk management, ME work content and NRC budgeting.
- Technology - Through working with Key technology stakeholders be aware of and assess opportunities to improve manufacturing systems where appropriate and implement technologies whilst managing the associated risks/opportunities
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
- 4 years of experience in aerospace managing engineering projects or having demonstrated resolution of substantial complex manufacturing issues which resulted in alleviation of the problem or significant cost savings.
- Bachelor Degree in Engineering.
- 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering and/or Demonstrated ability in leadership position with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost/quality of a manufacturing system.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completed Project Management Training / Courses.
- Has excellent judgement in considering when escalation is appropriate.
- Having worked in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams in an international setting.
- Relationship building at Levels up to and including senior management level.
- GKN experience
- Solid approach/understanding to the delivery and tracking of engineering tasks.
- Strong business and commercial Savviness. Sees new Opportunities to win (new) Business and also to reduce or avoid costs.
- Previously held (internal) technical approval authority (i.e. is recognized as having appropriate technical seniority for Design, EWIS or Analysis).
- Ability to clearly present data, reports and presentations to facilitate the decision making process at all levels of the business.
- Strong minded, convincing and committed, focussed on delivery, must be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Experience in dealing with related functions (Operations/Production, Sales/Customer Relationship Management, Supplier Management and Development).
- Experience with developing and coaching people.
- Able to define challenging objectives and achieve them.
- Able to work with cross-functional Teams that will typically include (in addition to the Design Engineering Team) Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Commercial. Procurement, Quality and Suppliers.
- Ability to mentor and coach Engineers in the Delivery of their specific Task and supporting their professional Growth.
- 10 years of relevant experience gained within an engineering discipline.
- Project management, planning and organising skills based on recognised project management methods.
- Management of complex Projects; ability to rationalise, assess and evaluate information that may not always be clear or mature.
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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