3 Sr. Technologist, Transparencies (Process Development Engineer) Jobs in Garden, CA
GKN Aerospace is Hiring a Sr. Technologist, Transparencies (Process Development Engineer) Near Garden, CA
Compensation Data
Annual Salary Range: $166,473 - $110,982
Job SummaryGKN Aerospace is seeking a dedicated Process Development Engineer to lead development of glass transparencies manufacturing and testing for aircraft and spacecraft applications.
Job Responsibilities
- Conceive tooling, establish forming methods, devise toughening schedules (ion exchange and thermal), and interrogate optical quality of multilayer structural windows.
- Develop, issue and maintain process specifications and work instructions.
- Determine the process assurance activities conforming to appropriate regulations, industry standards and customer/internal governance.
- Define, monitor and measure the effectiveness & efficiency of processes.
- Train and support operations and design teams.
- Solve processing problems and work with all stakeholders to prevent their recurrence.
- Manage changes in glass related processes and develop improvement plans for current and future programs.
- Collect objective evidence of conformity and work with GKN Site and Divisional Quality personnel in support of internal and external audits.
- Travel approximately 5% as required, including some international.
- Bachelor degree in Materials Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or similar field of study.
- Five (5) years of experience developing and manufacturing (forming and strengthening) glass windows or transparencies for transportation vehicles (aircraft, spacecraft, automotive or trains), using knowledge of heat transfer, plastic deformation, and stress-optical metrology. Will also accept Two (2) years of demonstrated graduate level knowledge in glass mechanics, ion exchange/ thermal toughing of glass and eagerness to develop into the role under direct guidance of current subject matter experts, in lieu of 5 years of manufacturing industry experience.
- Demonstrated ability to create, execute, and report project work plans.
- U.S. Person per ITAR regulations to comply with export compliance.
- Knowledge of fracture mechanics and stress induced corrosion of inorganic glasses is desirable.
- Working knowledge of glass chemistry and physics.
- Knowledge of the manipulation of glass through forming, strengthening, and heat treatment.
- Familiarity with manufacturing standards, statistical process control techniques, test equipment, gauging and instrumentation.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Elementary CAD skills
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone 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.
Job Summary
Full Time
Durable Manufacturing
$102k-122k (estimate)
06/07/2024
07/03/2024
gknaerospace.com
GARDEN GROVE, CA
200 - 500
1759
JOHN DANLEY
$50M - $200M
Durable Manufacturing
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About GKN Aerospace
GKN Aerospace is the worlds leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. We develop, build and supply an extensive range of advanced aerospace systems, components and technologiesfor use in Defence and Commercial aircraft ranging from helicopters, business jets, passenger planes to the most advanced fighter aircraft. Our technology is on board 100,000 flights a day and we are market leading in aerostructures, engine systems, transparencies and wiring systems. Lightweight composites, additive manufacturing, innovative engine systems and smart transparencies help to reduce emissions and w...eight on the aircraft and enhance passenger comfort. We are a truly global business, with 15,000 employees, working in 41 manufacturing sites across 13 countries.
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