San Diego County, California, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$27/hr
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Skills: Visual Inspection, Mechanical Inspection, First Article Inspection, AS9100, Lean Manufacturing
Tallassee, Alabama, United States · On-site
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Skills: Composite Materials, Process Design, Root Cause Analysis, Prepreg Layup, Autoclave Cure
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
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Skills: Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Supplier Performance Management, Expenditure Analysis
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · Hybrid
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Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Production Planning, Zero Defect Manufacturing
Hallstahammar, Västmanland County, Sweden · On-site
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Skills: Quality Management, Leadership, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Management Systems
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
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Skills: Mechanical Stress Characterization, Vibration Testing, Test Planning, Data Analysis, Project Planning
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
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Skills: Strategic HR Planning, Workforce Scaling, Employee Relations, Labor Law Compliance, Union Negotiation
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
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Skills: Quality Management, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving
Chihuahua City, Chihuahua, Mexico · On-site
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Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Product Planning, Aerospace Innovation, Collaboration
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
GKN Aerospace is ‘s werelds meest toonaangevende leverancier binnen de vliegtuigindustrie. Met 32 productielocaties in 12 landen bedienen we meer dan 90% van ‘s werelds vliegtuig- en motorfabrikanten en een omzet behaald…
Skills: Community Management, Event Coordination, Digital Engagement, Content Creation, Internal Communications
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Composite manufacturing, Material preparation, Layup, Tooling, Resin processing
Luton, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Skills: Health and safety management, Environmental sustainability, Risk assessments, Incident investigation, ISO 45001
Kongsberg, Norway · On-site
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Skills: Aerospace engineering, Manufacturing engineering, Leadership, Communication, Proactive attitude
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Skills: Composite Materials, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, Problem Solving
Bristol, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Skills: Stakeholder Management, Relationship Management, Process Improvement, Indirect Procurement, Spend Management
Papendrecht, South Holland, Netherlands · On-site
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Skills: Goods Receiving, Warehouse Management, Inventory Control, Administrative Processing, Quality Control
San Diego County, California, United States · On-site
$35/hr–$40/hr
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Skills: CNC Machining, Manual Milling, Lathe Operation, Precision Measuring, Blueprint Reading
Tallassee, Alabama, United States · On-site
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Skills: Composite Materials, Process Design, Root Cause Analysis, Prepreg Layup, Autoclave Cure
Cromwell, Connecticut, United States · On-site
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Skills: Resin Transfer Molding, Fabric Layup, Bonding, Machining, Assembly
Trollhättan, Västra Götaland County, Sweden · On-site
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Skills: Financial Planning And Analysis, Business Consolidation, BI Tools, Microsoft Excel, Budgeting
San Diego County, California, United States • On-site
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Responsible for verifying product characteristics and manufacturing documentation using various visual, mechanical, and automated inspection techniques. The role involves performing first article inspections and supporting root cause analysis to eliminate non-conformances.
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in inspection methods, AS9100 requirements, and Lean processes. Experience in an aerospace environment and technical degrees are preferred.
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 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Responsible for the verification of product characteristics and associated manufacturing documentation and other quality records, utilizing a range of inspection techniques and methods including, but not limited to visual, mechanicals, automated, contact and non-contact. This responsibility will be discharged under the authority delegated by quality.
• Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring that the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards are followed.
• Responsible for performing inspection processes as described by the product work instructions and/or other directions.
• Responsible for performing first article inspections in line with site operating policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Responsible for execution customer and regulatory delegated inspection processes as authorized by those parties. Responsible for maintaining those delegated authorities once granted.
• Support 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
• Support continuous improvement of production and inspection processes by implementing Lean initiatives
Basic Qualifications:
• High school Diploma or GED Equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in inspection methods and techniques and following relevant work instructions.
• 1+ years of experience with AS9100 series requirements.
• 1+ years of experience working with LEAN processes and practices.
• 1+ years of experience using computers and Microsoft office programs in a manufacturing environment for documentation and revisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
• GKN Experience
• Experience in an Aerospace operating environment
• Apprenticeship, Associate’s Degree in a technical subject or equivalent.
• Awareness of AS9100 series requirements.
• Previous delegated product acceptance authority granted by an Aerospace OEM or regulatory authority.
• Familiarity with 3D model based Engineering
Compensation:
The compensation range for this position is between $22.00 - $27.00
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.
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier, with a mission to be the most trusted and sustainable partner in the sky. As a global company serving the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, GKN Aerospace designs, manufactures and delivers an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologies – for use in commercial and defense aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes and advanced air mobility vehicles to the most advanced fighter aircraft. In line with its mission, GKN Aerospace is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, electrical wiring interconnection systems and innovative engine systems help to reduce emissions and weight on today’s aircraft, while it collaborates with global partners to accelerate the development of zero-emission aircraft technologies, including hydrogen-powered propulsion and all-electric flight. GKN Aerospace is market leading in aerostructures and engine systems, with 16,000 employees across its 36 manufacturing locations in 12 countries.
Offices: 11th Floor, The Colmore Building, Colmore Circus, Queensway, Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6AT, GB · Golf Course Lane, Filton, England BS34 9AU, GB · Govier Way, Bristol, England BS35 4GG, GB · Ferry Road, East Cowes, England PO32 6, GB · London Luton Airport, Luton, England LU2 9PQ, GB
