Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace Composites

Tallassee, AL | Full-Time | ? Advanced Manufacturing | Competitive Compensation + Benefits | Relocation Assistance Available

Are you a hands-on innovator with a passion for precision and performance? We're seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development and optimization of cutting-edge composite manufacturing processes at our Tallassee, Alabama facility. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation, mentor engineering talent, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency in support of our aerospace programs.

What You'll Do

• Process Optimization

Lead the development of efficient, high-quality manufacturing processes for aerospace composite components.

Implement automation, robotics, and additive manufacturing to streamline production.

Collaborate with materials engineers to select and validate composite materials for performance and reliability.

Design and develop precision tooling using CAD / CAM and advanced techniques.

Partner with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production to implement released engineering strategies.

Ensure compliance with AS9100, AS13100, and NADCAP standards through rigorous QA / QC procedures and root cause analysis.

Identify and mitigate risks to ensure on-time delivery and consistent product quality.

Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Lead product development, quoting, tooling, configuration changes, and first article development.

Champion initiatives in affordability, lean manufacturing, and Zero Defects Manufacturing.

What You Bring

5+ years in composites

What Helps You Stand Out

Relocating? We Can Help

This role is based in Tallassee, AL , with relocation assistance available . Nearby communities like Redland Wetumpka Pike Road , and Blue Ridge offer a range of living options, from quiet suburbs to growing towns, all within driving distance.

Why Join Us

Apply now to shape the future of aerospace composites—right from the heart of Tallassee.

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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