Operations Engineer IIin GAC Savannah
Unique Skills:
Together we fly
Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. Were looking for a talented motivatedOperationsEngineerto join our aircraft completions team.
The successful candidate will:
-Impliment lean manufacturing initiatives on the Completions team
-Drive for cycle time and waste reductions
-Develop plan and implement business layouts process flows tooling/equipment and cost and quality improvements
-Have experience leading and communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences
Preferred Experience in a Manufacturing or Mechanical have good communication and customer satisfaction skills.
Preferred Experience with ERP or Manufacturing Planning Software andMicrosoft Office Suite.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 18 months Manufacturing Engineering planning or related technical experience. Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements tooling quality control plant safety blueprint reading and shop math.
Position Purpose:
Work/Lead independently to prepare conduct and evaluate analyses for operations process optimization and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) for a specific production process (including production sequence/flow tooling and production equipment layout material fabrication assembly methods and planning).
Job Description
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:
- For manufacturing process to which individual is assigned: provide and maintain detailed work instructions drive quality improvements efficiency improvements material presentation enhancements manage the daily work plan provide metrics for quality and schedule performance and coordinate engineering and tooling changes as required. to meet Operations goals.
- Perform RCCA analysis on quality defects average mechanic should be able to perform task first time with no rejections.
- Perform technical studies of a complex nature conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components) to optimize production process.
- Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors attend vendor negotiations and assist in resolving vendor 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 improvements.
- Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
- 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.
- Provide training to OE I as work methods and procedures and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
- Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
- Support all Safety Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
- Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.
Additional Functions:
- Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality. .
- Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output as required. .
- Can function as Operations Manager substitute. .
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
- Ability to influence across functional disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to operate computerized equipment such as personal computers CATIA etc.
- Lean Specialist certification or higher preferred.
This job requires one to be able to read write speak and understand the English language.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 231095
Category: Operations Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 03/06/2026
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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