Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description:

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 Requirements:

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 are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1200028601

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Garden Grove, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/