Manufacturing Engineer - Product & Planning

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes across the full value chain—from concept and industrialization to full-rate production. The role focuses on improving productivity, quality, and cost efficiency through the application of advanced manufacturing techniques such as composites, machining, additive manufacturing, and automation.

The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including design engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to ensure manufacturability, process capability, and successful product launches. The engineer will also drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, and GKN’s Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) philosophy.

This role demands a strong technical foundation, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to innovate within a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment focused on sustainability...