Associate Quality Engineer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

At GKN Aerospace, we are pioneers in aerospace and defense manufacturing, dedicated to innovation, precision, and excellence. Our cutting-edge technology and commitment to quality have positioned as the worldwide leader in military aircraft canopies and commercial aircraft passenger cabin windows. Join us in shaping the future of aerospace and defense!

Job Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and solutions-driven Quality Engineer to support a high-impact work transfer initiative at our new Garden Grove facility. In this role, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver zero-defect processes, support first article completions, and ensure robust product quality from development through production. If you’re passionate about aerospace manufacturing and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Responsibilities

Quality Engineering Focus

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Program Quality Plans
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective / preventive actions using Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tools
• Conduct internal, product, and supplier audits to ensure compliance and drive improvement
• Interpret customer quality flowdowns and translate them into actionable inspection and validation plans
• Support first article inspections (AS9102) and new product introduction activities

General Responsibilities

Job Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation Data

Pay Range : $83,535.00 - $104,419.00

Why Join Us :

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. ​