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Electrical Controls Engineer

GKN Aerospace Inc
United States, California, Garden Grove
Sep 03, 2025
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 GKN Aerospace is a global leader in transparency systems-designing and manufacturing aircraft windows and canopies for commercial, defense, and military platforms. As Electrical Controls Engineer, you'll lead the planning and execution of facility construction and expansion projects that support this mission-critical work. You'll manage budgets, schedules, safety, and compliance while coordinating with contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams. This role is critical to ensuring our infrastructure meets the demands of high-precision aerospace production. Location: Garden Grove, CA Salary Range: $84,048 - $126,071 Department: Engineering / Facilities / Manufacturing Job Responsibilities Lead construction projects for new facilities and expansions, from initial planning through final delivery Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestones to meet scope, cost, and quality targets Serve as the primary liaison with contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders Monitor construction progress, lead regular status meetings, and resolve issues proactively Ensure compliance with safety standards, building codes, and customer-specific requirements Provide executive-level updates and progress reports to internal and external stakeholders Support facility security approvals and export compliance processes related to construction Build strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors to support project goals Ensure infrastructure supports specialized manufacturing processes for transparency systems-including lamination, forming, coating, and inspection Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing machine development (feedback control, troubleshooting, programming, system design) U.S. Person status per ITAR regulations and ability to meet export compliance requirements Preferred Qualifications Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), facility startups, or work transfers in aerospace manufacturing Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or PMP certification Experience in commercial or industrial construction, especially in manufacturing environments Familiarity with infrastructure requirements for aerospace transparency systems Strong communication and leadership skills with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer service Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools Ability to assess project timelines, identify risks, and implement solutions Experience leading transformational or complex launch projects in manufacturing Why Join Us: Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative projects. Collaborative and inclusive work environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. Be part of a company shaping the future of aerospace and defense. 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 arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. Nearest Major Market: Orange County Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles