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GKN AEROSPACE

Manufacturing Engineer

Tallassee, AL · On-site

$61K - $79K/yr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Familiarity with composite machining, trimming, secondary bonding, or assembly. * Leadership or ...

GKN AEROSPACE

Manufacturing Engineer

Tallassee, AL · On-site

$61K - $79K/yr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Familiarity with composite machining, trimming, secondary bonding, or assembly. * Leadership or ...

GKN Aerospace

Operator (2nd shift)

Newington, CT · On-site

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... operating procedures, inspection method sheets, operation sheets, tool sheets, etc.) • Maintain a ...

GKN Aerospace

Machinist - Certified II - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

... operators as required • Fully comply with the "GKN Aerospace, Inc. Policy Statement on Contracting with the United States Government" in all areas of responsibility involving direct and indirect ...

GKN Aerospace

FP&A Financial Analyst, Sr.

Tallassee, AL · On-site

$72K - $89K/yr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Perform indirect cost and program costs analysis to ensure the required operating and financial ...

GKN Aerospace

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Tallassee, AL · On-site

$76K - $104K/yr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... assembly. Job Responsibilities * Develop technical solutions to complex problems * Interfaces and ...

GKN AEROSPACE

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Tallassee, AL

$76K - $104K/yr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... assembly. Job Responsibilities * Develop technical solutions to complex problems * Interfaces and ...

GKN Aerospace

Tool and Die Maker - 1st Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Job Summary This position is responsible for setting up and operating all conventional tool room ...

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Do workers at GKN Aerospace get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
82% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Does GKN Aerospace pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
73% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

At GKN Aerospace, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from GKN Aerospace affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at GKN Aerospace?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 60% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 40% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers at GKN Aerospace worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
81% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do GKN Aerospace workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
70% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it for GKN Aerospace workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
67% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at GKN Aerospace?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
94% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do GKN Aerospace managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do jobs at GKN Aerospace spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
0% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at GKN Aerospace?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is working at GKN Aerospace good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
87% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at GKN Aerospace feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at GKN Aerospace get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
81% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at GKN Aerospace?

Most people feel stressed here.
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at GKN Aerospace enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at GKN Aerospace recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at GKN Aerospace?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at GKN Aerospace?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 75% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think GKN Aerospace’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
74% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how GKN Aerospace is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
34% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and August 2026.

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Manufacturing Engineer

GKN AEROSPACE

Tallassee, AL • On-site

$61K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

GKN Aerospace rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support both production and development programs by ensuring manufacturing execution through strong process design, practical problem solving, and continuous improvement. This role involves applying competent working knowledge of composite materials and processes while implementing advanced manufacturing methods across material handling, tooling, fabrication, and assembly.
Job Responsibilities
  • Develop, validate, and sustain manufacturing processes for prepreg layup, autoclave cure, bonding, NDI and NDT, machining, and assembly of composite components.
  • Create manufacturing plans, ply books, process specifications, and tooling requirements for complex composite structures.Lead root cause and corrective action activities using structured problem solving methods.
  • Evaluate and introduce new composite materials, tooling concepts, and cure technologies to improve capability, quality, and cost.
  • Collaborate with design engineering on design for manufacturing, materials selection, laminate definition, and configuration control.
  • Support proposals by preparing labor estimates, tooling strategies, and plans for process development.
  • Drive continuous improvement projects that reduce scrap, rework, cycle time, and process variability.

Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in aerospace composite manufacturing, including fabrication, tooling, or autoclave/oven-cure processes.
  • Working knowledge of composite materials and production methods such as layup, bonding, and cure.
  • Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance requirements, with ability to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance if needed.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency with PFMEA, control plans, SPC, or other process-control tools.
  • Experience with NDI/NDT techniques (ultrasonic, X-ray, tap test).Familiarity with composite machining, trimming, secondary bonding, or assembly.
  • Leadership or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment.Lean, Six Sigma, or related continuous-improvement training.

Relocation Assistance
This position is based in Tallassee, AL, with relocation assistance available. Nearby communities such as Auburn, Wetumpka, Opelika, and Montgomery offer a range of residential options within commuting distance.
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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