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Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$85 - $110/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Machining and assembly experience strongly preferred * Ability to read blueprints * Experience with ...

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GKN Aerospace

Machinist - Certified II - 2nd Shift

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Capable of operating manual and/or CNC multi-axis machining centers and tools performing functions ...

GKN Aerospace

NC Programmer II

El Cajon, CA · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people ... Guides/mentors/advises machine operators to ensure understanding of program function and obtain ...

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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.

What are the most popular job types at Gkn Aerospace?

    What are the most popular jobs at Gkn Aerospace?

    Infographic showing various Machining job openings at Gkn Aerospace in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 85% Full Time, 1% Temporary, and 13% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

    Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling-El Cajon, California

    GKN AEROSPACE

    National City, CA

    $74K - $96K/yr

    Full-time

    Posted 2 days ago

    New

    GKN Aerospace rating

    7.9

    Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

    Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

    47th 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
    The Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling will provide Manufacturing Engineering capability to operational and development 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.
    Job Responsibilities
    • Accountable for tool fabrication quotes, tooling input for new product quotes, tooling configuration changes that involve cost estimation, schedule coordination, and implementation
      • 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.
      • Responsible for the development of tooling solutions to complex problems through:
      • The implementation of tooling, from original concept through to production. Design this tooling for high degree of process capability utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite to demonstrate as such.

    Job Qualifications
    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or lieu of degree 5+ years of tool design experience
    • 3+ Years of tool design experience in a Manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace environment
    • 1+ year of design experience using NX, Catia or Solidworks CAD/CAM software
    • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • GKN experience
    • Aerospace industry experience
    • Machining and assembly experience strongly preferred
    • Ability to read blueprints
    • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
    • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000
    • Increasingly able to provide Technical input at all levels of work
    • Identifies and anticipates technical problems and offers solutions
    • Drives to complete the job on time and continually searches for better ways of doing things
    • Understands situations by analyzing them logically and uses information in a systematic way identifying appropriate course of action for resolution.
    • Ability to apply complex and non-routine analysis
    • Competent member of the technical community with a good understanding of other disciplines
    • Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others.
    • Applies knowledge and skills to a range of activities
    • Understands the formal and informal structure of the business
    • Provides support to the technical community and show commercial awareness at local level
    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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