Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift

Date:
Mar 4, 2026

Location:

Garden Grove, CA, US Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

Job Summary We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with 3-5 years of experience to join the Sustainment Manufacturing Engineering Team (Split Shift 11am-8pm). This role focuses on developing and optimizing manufacturing processes, with a strong emphasis on lamination, metal deposition, coatings of acrylic-based applications. The ideal candidate will be eager to grow in a fast-paced aerospace environment and demonstrate foundational proficiency across core manufacturing engineering competencies.

Job Responsibilities Process Development & Optimization
* Support implementation of APQP
* and AS9145
* methodologies.
* Assist in developing PFMEA
* s, control plans*, process flow diagrams*, and validation protocols.
* Contribute to first article inspection (FAIR*) and ensure AS9102 compliance.
* Apply strict clean room protocols
* and SPC
* analysis (Cp/Cpk*) to critical processes.
* Participate in process optimization
* for repeatability, efficiency, and defect reduction. Specialized Process Experience
* Support development and troubleshooting of:
* Lamination (composite or adhesive-based)
* Metal deposition (Vacuum Metalizing, thermal spray, plating, or additive processes)
* Coatings (functional, protective, or aesthetic)
* Acrylics (bonding, forming, or finishing) Technical & Quality Support
* Interpret engineering drawings
* and contribute to tooling design
* and CAD
* modeling (Siemens NX preferred).
* Assist in creating and maintaining work instructions
* and revision control*.
* Support MRB*/PRB
* activities and nonconformance disposition*.
* Participate in internal/external audits
* and layered process audits.
* Ensure compliance with AS9100*, ISO
9001*, and site corrective action process
* es. Continuous Improvement & Collaboration
* Contribute to Lean projects
* and capital/tooling implementation.
* Apply root cause analysis tools (DMAIC, 8D*, Fishbone*, 5-Whys*) to resolve issues.
* Collaborate cross-functionally
* to align stakeholders
* and support project execution.
* Present technical findings
* and support project tracking*/reporting. Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
* 3-5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, preferably in aerospace or regulated environments.
* Exposure to lamination, metal deposition, coatings, or acrylic-based manufacturing processes.
* Familiarity with APQP*, AS9145*, PFMEA*, SPC*, and FAIR
* documentation.
* Working knowledge of ISO
9000, AS9100*, or D1-9000 quality systems.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).
* Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations.
* Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally (