Associate Manufacturing Engineering

Associate Manufacturing Engineering Apply now »

Date:

May 8, 2026

Location:

Cromwell, CT, US Company:

GKN Aerospace Careers 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 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 GKN Aerospace is seeking an Associate level Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing process (Resin Transfer Molding, Composite Fabric Layup) with technical responsibility for part fabrication in a fast moving environment. Performs a variety of engineering tasks in daily manufacturing support through planning, designing, and modifying tooling and processes. Resolves production problems and completes required updates to standard work instructions on assigned part(s). Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities Exemplifying a safety first mindset and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards Deliver technical support of manufacturing processes Employ Zero Defect Manufacturing tools to eliminate non-conformances and reworks. Continuously improve production processes by implementing Lean Initiatives Support/lead root cause and corrective action investigations Responsible for the development and continuous improvement of manufacturing process solutions to complex problems Self-starter and pro-active problem solver Ability to develop working relationships with other departments Ability to explain concepts to a variety of audiences effectively Job Qualifications Job Qualifications Bachelors in engineering or related fields (i.e. Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Aerospace, etc.) Strong Communication skills U.S. Citizen. 0-3 years of experience in

Manufacturing Engineering Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with 3D CAD software. Preferably NX or CATIA Experience in creating working instructions Physical Must be able to work in a production environment and travel throughout the facility to obtain information needed to perform job functions. Ability to lift and/or move up to 30lbs, using proper lifting techniques. 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. ​ ​ Apply now »