[Remote] Chief Manufacturing Engineer-Remote Job Details | GKN Aerospace Careers

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GKN Aerospace is hiring a Chief Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development, industrialisation and improvement of manufacturing systems and represent the Manufacturing Engineering function with customers. The role delivers and oversees non-recurring engineering projects, including new product introductions, transfers of work and manufacturing process improvements, while coordinating teams and ensuring quality, regulatory and performance requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Bids– Accountable to validate and approve the proposed definition of the Manufacturing System and its associated performance targets which are submitted at LG3 (Programme Launch). Working closely with the Industrial Architect, the CME reviews output for technical risks and communicates these to the Programme. This may include process flow, bill of materials, proposed industrial setting, product cost estimates, requirements compliance or technology developments needed. The CME owns the Non-Recurring Engineering cost estimate for the ME technical content delivery
• NPI– Accountable for delivering a Manufacturing System that fulfils all agreed stakeholder requirements (technical, quality, regulatory), business case metrics and system performance targets between LG3 (Programme Launch) and LG7 (Steady State Production) whilst ensuring that planning, development and commissioning is completed on-schedule and on-cost
• Sustaining – Accountable for the governance and oversight of a portfolio of Manufacturing Systems, delivered through regular review of system KPIs and Industrial Review assessments. Takes corrective action to ensure Manufacturing Systems continue to perform in-line with the productivity & quality targets set
• Leadership of Projects- Accountable for delivery of the non-recurring ME activities within a given programme or project. Responsible to provide technical leadership and direction using project management fundamentals: planning & estimating, resourcing & budgeting and reporting on project performance (earned value) to internal business standards
• Leadership of Teams – Accountable to the Programme and Site for effective utilisation of deployed manufacturing engineering resource while delivering ME content of projects by providing day-to-day coordination, recognition and accountability and implementing ME best practice with the deployed team
• Quality – Accountable for delivery of manufacturing systems that are Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) capable through a relentless focus on delivering APQP to the AS9145 standard during the NPI phase. Must exhibit and drive a product quality mind-set within ME and ensure compliance to agreed Customer, Regulatory, Business and functional standards
• Relationships – Accountable to maintain positive and functional working relationships with internal and external customers, to communicate and inform clearly and frequently with key stakeholders within the business, and to foster and champion GKN’s 5 principles within sphere of influence

Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Electrical, Chemical, or related discipline)
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or similar, highly regulated environments operating under AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Recent experience developing a manufacturing system for a New Product Introduction (NPI) with a comprehensive understanding of product lifecycle gate processes
• Broad, hands-on experience with common manufacturing processes (e.g. machining, forming, welding, composites, assembly, metrology)
• Knowledgeable of structured problem solving and RCCA methodologies (e.g. 8D) and how to apply these to complex problems
• Demonstrated capability to organise and drive technical projects to achieve business goals
• Ability to lead and influence people, build trust and establish effective working relationships within a global organisation and with external customer stakeholders
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken
• US Person for Export Control purposes
• Preferably in complex multi-site environments
• Demonstrated deployment of AS9145 APQP process
• Working knowledge of digital systems for manufacturing (PLM, MES, ERP)
• Deep, expert knowledge in one or more manufacturing process areas (e.g. machining, forming, welding, composites, assembly, metrology)
• Experience working with or for major aerospace OEMs and their systems
• Proven ability to lead change in a Manufacturing System with evidence of delivering significant improvements in terms of cost, quality or throughput
• Proven ability to identify and deliver industrial productivity improvements and monitor their efficacy by setting appropriate metrics
• Project / Programme Management Professional Qualification
• Six Sigma Certification

Benefits

• Remote working position
• Training

Company Overview

• GKN Aerospace is an aerospace mfg. company that develops, builds & supplies an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems. It was founded in 1759, and is headquartered in Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.gknaerospace.com/.