Manufacturing Process Engineer CNC & APQP Focus

Job Description

Job Description

A day in the life

You start on the shop floor, checking FTF measurement dashboards and walking machining cells to spot waste. A CNC program tweak here, a fixture refinement there—then it’s back to your desk to finalize a PPAP pack and align timing, costs, and budgets for a small process change. After lunch, you sit with product design to simplify a feature for manufacturability, run a quick 5 Why on an inspection finding, and share a lean tip with a teammate. You close out by confirming safety, health, and environmental measures are on point and that suppliers are ready for tomorrow’s trials.

About GKN Automotive

We’re a global driveline leader partnering with over 90% of the world’s automakers. Our mission is to advance mobility with engineering excellence and cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll do

• Design, refine, and stabilize manufacturing systems and equipment for efficiency and quality.
• Own FTF measurement reviews and support PPAP documentation through submission and approval.
• Collaborate with product design to improve manufacturability and reduce cost.
• Lead inspections, interpret results, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Analyze process data to optimize flow, cut waste, and elevate performance.
• Coordinate suppliers / subcontractors and manage small-scale projects, including schedule, cost, and budget.
• Champion safety, health, and environmental compliance across operations.
• Share know-how and promote continuous learning across the team.

What you bring Required

Preferred

Methods & toolset

Our values in action