Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Configuration Control

The Sr. Configuration Control Manufacturing Engineer will work as a focal point with cross functional stakeholders to ensure that the configuration of all aerospace products is fully defined, traceable, and auditable for the complete lifecycle of a specific aerospace program. The Sr. Configuration Control Manufacturing Engineer will support operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing superior engineering and problem-solving skills. The configuration engineer will keep an overview of all documents within a customer account. They will deliver robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to both materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly.

Configuration Management functions:

• Provide local project technical oversight for implementation, execution and adherence to product configuration management processes through:
• Preparing configuration documentations and maintaining the data quality, integrity and security of Configuration Management (CM) database.
• Ownership of enhancements to existing CM processes through deployment of Lean initiatives and leading global collaboration with other CM teams.
• Audit the CM database and analyze configuration issues. Implement appropriate resolutions to audit findings and configuration issues

General functions:

• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Responsible for the development of technical solutions to complex problems within GKN Aerospace, our customers and suppliers.
• Deliver technical support of manufacturing process development and integration for production.
• Utilize root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to reduce/eliminate non-conformances.
• Maintain positive, team relationships with internal and external customers, as well as co-workers
• Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean initiatives.

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or other related field equivalent experience.
• 6 (six) years experience in the manufacturing engineering-configuration field,withexperience with NPI (New Product Introduction), a start-up facility, and/or a work transfer in a manufacturing environment, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering in aerospace.
• Expect travel up to 10% travel in this role, depending upon location and business needs.
• U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Configuration Management certification preferred.
• Six Sigma Training or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling and planning principles and tools.
• Aerostructures (metallics and/or composites) experience preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience utilizing tools such as MRP systems, CATIA/ENOVIA, MS Office Suite ((Word, Excel, Visio (or equivalent) PowerPoint and Project.
• Demonstrates personal leadership skills; high performance behaviors, self-initiative, excellent work ethic, exercises good judgment, influencing, negotiation and collaboration.

Compensation Salary: $99,716.00 - $124,645.00