Manufacturing Engineer III
Savannah, GA - USA
Job Summary
Manufacturing Engineer IIIin GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
-Role will primarily involve detailed audit of work plan revisions driven by engineering changes and coordinating with planners supporting multiple aircraft manufacturing lines
-SAP Solumina and/or equivalent Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software experience required
-Organized and detail-oriented mindset with focus on safety and analysis of engineering configuration control required
-Experience in aviation manufacturing environment preferred
-Aircraft structures systems and/or avionics knowledge preferred
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- Perform technical studies of complex nature conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
- Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
- Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
- Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
- Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors attend vendor negotiations and assist in resolving problems.
- Conduct research investigation and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects to ensure conformance to requirements.
- Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
- Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
- Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources past performance schedules etc.
- Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
- Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
- Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval.
- Assume the duties of the ME Group Head in his/her absence.
- Assign and review work of subordinate personnel.
- Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
- Lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple orgs.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member/leader.
- Support all Safety Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. .
- Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations to improve quality. .
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes. .
- Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements tooling quality control plant safety blueprint reading and shop math.
- Ability to operate computerized equipment such as personal computers CADAM CATIA Solumina SAP Corridor.
- Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S JIT SMED KanBan VSM One Piece Flow etc.
- Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision making experience highly desirable.
- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt equivalent certification or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 230928
Category: Operations Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 02/20/2026
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft. Gulfstream has produced more than 2,800 aircraft for customers around the w ... View more