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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 ...
Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
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GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Aviation Repair Experience is strongly preferred. • Leadership capabilities. • Previous ...
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Aviation Repair Experience is strongly preferred. • Leadership capabilities. • Previous ...
Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions-El Cajon, California
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions-El Cajon, California
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions-El Cajon, California
$90K - $100K/yr
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Materials & Processes - Repair Solutions-El Cajon, California
$90K - $100K/yr
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Inspector - 2nd Shift - Repair Solution
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
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Inspector - 2nd Shift - Repair Solution
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
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 ...
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Fabricator - Certified - 3rd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 3rd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Inspector - 2nd Shift - Repair Solution
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
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Inspector - 2nd Shift - Repair Solution
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
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 ...
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Fabricator - Certified - 2nd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
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Fabricator - Certified - 2nd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$91K - $113K/yr
GKN experience and/or Aerospace Industry experience * Experience in an MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) organization is strongly preferred * Increasingly able to provide technical input at all ...
Fabricator - Certified - 2nd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 2nd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 1st Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 3rd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
Fabricator - Certified - 3rd Shift - Repair Solutions
El Cajon, CA · On-site
$22 - $25/hr
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... and repair of assembly components and parts, per customer specification, maintenance of machine ...
GKN Aerospace Jobs Information
Do workers at GKN Aerospace 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
- 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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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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$90K - $100K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 27 days ago
GKN Aerospace rating
7.9
Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
47th of 72 rated aerospace companies
Job description
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 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
Provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and new production Programs to enable and deliver zero defect projects utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable manufacturing process technology as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. Participate in the development of new production methodologies for Thermal Spraying procedures and operations for NPI projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and deliver solutions for thermal spray process.
- Develop and test parameters for production capability/scalability for NPI projects.
- Utilize in-depth technical knowledge of coating applications to improve and develop production processes.
- Responsible for the implementation of materials & process methods and solutions, from original concept through to production.
- Analyse KPI metrics derived from production output from the department
- Deploy these processes with a high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.
- Responsible for technical support of manufacturing development and integration for production. Resolve issues pertaining to vendor quality.
- Provide specialist knowledge to production activities with the ultimate goal of improving efficiency, product quality and the reduction of non-conforming parts.
- 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.
Job Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or applicable field)
- 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace industry.
- 2+ years of experience of thermal spray/coating experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
- This job role requires proficiency in English, both verbal and written, that is sufficient to understand and effectively follow written safety procedures, company policies, work instructions, operations manuals, and more in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- GKN Experience
- Aerospace industry experience
- Aerospace R&D experience
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000.
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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