Meet the team: Edward

Meet the team: Edward

I joined GKN Aerospace 44 years ago. I’m a Fabrication Operator and I oversee 5 Operators. I form windows from acrylic and feed these into different program lines, which are then worked on for different aircrafts. I produce canopies for the F18 and passenger cabin windows for our whole facility at our Garden Grove site.

One of my best experiences working here was an amazing opportunity to collaborate and support a project to design a tool that formed the wing tip lenses. It was a fun and rewarding experience. When people ask for my opinion, I feel valued and proud! I’m happy to share my knowledge with others.

Environmental sustainability is also important for us, we reduce the scrap production by catching material wastage in the early stages.

Safety is important to me because we keep our people safe here and with trust, we work as one team to make safe aircrafts. Our people are heart of GKN Aerospace. We look after each other and we’re like a family.

Environmental sustainability is also important for us, we reduce the scrap production by catching material wastage in the early stages. So, if anything can be fixed or modified to reduce wastage I can do that and this is my contribution to making aerospace sustainable.

I really enjoy working here and plan on staying until I retire in 7 years. My dream is then to a purchase a RV and then explore the whole of California.

OUR TEAM

"I’ve had many opportunities to travel the world and I’ve fostered lifelong relationships. I leverage on those today to make things happen. We’re like a global family – we can lean on each other."

Salvadore

Civil Program Manager

" People are encouraged to grow, try new ideas, and push the innovation boundaries. There is a great team spirit, and you can always count on support. "

Alexis

"As a scientist I believe collaboration is important. It’s an opportunity to learn from people who have been in the industry for decades and have a wealth of knowledge."

Dr. Sara

Senior Materials and Process Engineer

"Many of our design and efficiency principles are rooted in things we see in the natural world. Often simple ideas can make a world of difference. We can learn a lot from the world around us."

Stijn

Global Sustainability Project Manager

"For anyone who has an interest in our graduate program – I would say it’s great, take advantage of it. The opportunities here are limitless."

Caleb

SCM Process & Tools Manager

"I think many people would be surprised by all the different career opportunities we can offer here. I believe that if you are curious by nature, you have all the opportunities here to constantly developing yourself."

Olivia

Material Engineer

"For anyone joining GKN Aerospace you definitely need drive, ambition, ownership of your development and to be a solution orientated person - don't be afraid to speak up, be willing to be challenged and learn new things."

Danielle

Future Technology Research Engineer, Global Graduate Engineer

"I’m inspired to come to work every day because of the products we make. Our products go on to become assembled to build aircrafts that protect humankind and our country."

Jessie

Senior ME – Quality Engineer

"As my career has progressed, I've been able to focus on my leadership abilities. Whatever career path appeals to you, I believe that GKN Aerospace can provide it."

Frida

Manager Manufacturing Engineer

"I’ve had many opportunities to travel the world and I’ve fostered lifelong relationships. I leverage on those today to make things happen. We’re like a global family – we can lean on each other."

Salvadore

Civil Program Manager

" People are encouraged to grow, try new ideas, and push the innovation boundaries. There is a great team spirit, and you can always count on support. "

Alexis

"As a scientist I believe collaboration is important. It’s an opportunity to learn from people who have been in the industry for decades and have a wealth of knowledge."

Dr. Sara

Senior Materials and Process Engineer

"Many of our design and efficiency principles are rooted in things we see in the natural world. Often simple ideas can make a world of difference. We can learn a lot from the world around us."

Stijn

Global Sustainability Project Manager

"For anyone who has an interest in our graduate program – I would say it’s great, take advantage of it. The opportunities here are limitless."

Caleb

SCM Process & Tools Manager

"I think many people would be surprised by all the different career opportunities we can offer here. I believe that if you are curious by nature, you have all the opportunities here to constantly developing yourself."

Olivia

Material Engineer

"For anyone joining GKN Aerospace you definitely need drive, ambition, ownership of your development and to be a solution orientated person - don't be afraid to speak up, be willing to be challenged and learn new things."

Danielle

Future Technology Research Engineer, Global Graduate Engineer

"I’m inspired to come to work every day because of the products we make. Our products go on to become assembled to build aircrafts that protect humankind and our country."

Jessie

Senior ME – Quality Engineer

"As my career has progressed, I've been able to focus on my leadership abilities. Whatever career path appeals to you, I believe that GKN Aerospace can provide it."

Frida

Manager Manufacturing Engineer

"I’ve had many opportunities to travel the world and I’ve fostered lifelong relationships. I leverage on those today to make things happen. We’re like a global family – we can lean on each other."

Salvadore

Civil Program Manager

" People are encouraged to grow, try new ideas, and push the innovation boundaries. There is a great team spirit, and you can always count on support. "

Alexis

"As a scientist I believe collaboration is important. It’s an opportunity to learn from people who have been in the industry for decades and have a wealth of knowledge."

Dr. Sara

Senior Materials and Process Engineer

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