Non-Conformance Engineer-Design (NCE-D)

Job Summary

The Non-Conformance Engineer - Design (NCE-D) provides technical leadership in the evaluation, disposition, and approval of non-conformances arising from manufacturing processes, supplier activities, and in-service (field) operations for aero engine components. This role is accountable for ensuring airworthiness, product integrity, and full compliance with regulatory standards and customer requirements. It requires the application of sound engineering judgment, adherence to design intent, and active engagement with design authorities. The NCE-D collaborates across cross-functional teams - including design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and field service - to drive timely and technically robust resolutions to non-conformance issues.

Job Responsibilities
- Technical Evaluation of Non-Conformances
- Lead evaluation of complex non-conformances in cold and hot section aero engine components where GKN has design responsibilities
- Perform deep technical assessments:
- GD&T; interpretation (ASME Y14.5)




- Tolerance stack-up analysis interpretation
- Stress and aero-thermal analysis interpretation
- Functional fit form and clearance assessment
- Evaluate impact against:
- Design intent and margins
- Material allowable
- Certification limits
- Conduct risk and safety assessments to determine airworthiness impact
- Design Disposition & Approval Ownership
- Define and approve disposition types: Use-as-is, repair, rework, scrap
- Provide technical rationale, safety justification, and compliance evidence
- Make decisions under uncertainty while ensuring safety and compliance
- MRB (Material Review Board) Leadership
- Act as senior technical representative in MRB forums
- Present engineering assessments and negotiate dispositions
- Ensure consistent, robust, and timely decision-making
- Drive closure of high-impact non-conformances (such as build stop and AoG's)
- Repair & Rework Strategy Development
- Develop and appro

📌 Non-Conformance Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 GKN
📍 Bengaluru