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Quality Engineer

GKN Aerospace

Job Location : Garden Grove,CA, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:06:08Z

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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 SummaryProvide Quality Engineering capability to operational and development Programs to enable and deliver zero defect processes and first article completions utilizing engineering and problem solving skills. Accountable for delivering robust, capable new product introduction and first article planning in coordination with a cross functional team as it applies to materials, tooling, part fabrication and assembly. This scope is specific to a work transfer scope within a new facility in Garden Grove, CA.Job ResponsibilitiesQuality Engineering Functions

  • Responsible for the creation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Program Quality Plans through:
    • Performing root cause analysis, preventative and corrective action to eliminate non-conformances utilizing the GKN standard Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite.
    • Conduct system and process audits and product audits including performing supplier audits & assessments.
    • Identify quality requirements from customer Quality Flowdowns. Developing Inspection and product verification and validation plans. Implementing process controls to ensure consistent product quality.
    • Delivering product development, customer quality requirements management and first article development.
General Functions
  • 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.
  • Manufacturing process knowledge.
  • Must have experience facilitating AS9102 in manufacturing environment.
Job Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree in Quality Engineering, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related fields of study.
  • 5+ years experience in quality engineering in aerospace manufacturing or similar industries.
  • Develops working relationships through team work, influencing, leadership, coaching and personal drive to succeed.
  • Participates in activities within a global technical community and understanding of the interface with broader business functions
  • Experience required with: GD&T, Performing and facilitating first article inspection (AS9102); MRB/nonconforming parts; reading and understanding engineering drawing and specifications, including dimensional requirements.
  • Available to work weekends as needed.
  • Working knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
  • Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
  • US Person per US DOD & ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance / site SSA requirements.
  • Travel requirements: Able to travel domestically and occasionally internationally; Approximately
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