Job Qualifications
Qualifications:
• US Citizen due to customer and DOD security requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CAD/PLM platform, with hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering within an industrial environment.
• Knowledge in PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA, or PTC Windchill.
• Strong proficiency in CAD/CAM software like NX, CATIA, or Creo.
• Experience with CNC programming, tooling design, and post-processing is a plus.
• Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM), lean manufacturing, and digital twin concepts.
• Ability to analyze and optimize PLM-CAD/CAM-manufacturing business processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Strong understanding of production processes, automation, and manufacturing optimization.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with engineers, machinists, and production teams.
Preferred Skills:
• GKN Experience
• Experience with, NX CAD & Teamcenter is a strong plus
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements related to PLM and product data management
• Experience working with Model Based Definitions (MBD) in a Model Based enterprise (MBE) environment.
• Familiarity with ERP integration, supply chain management, and digital manufacturing strategies.
• Project management experience in PLM system implementation, manufacturing process optimization, or technology upgrades.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management
• Familiarity with Business Process Improvement or Lean principles
• Knowledge of document management, part management, BOM, BOP/Routing management, and access control (ITAR)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative
• Certified in training/coaching others (train the trainer)
• Experience in end-user interaction and communication
• Experience or knowledge in integrations between PLM and other system/system domains
• Ability to travel, including occasional overseas travel
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is between $99,000- $135,000.
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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