Completions Technical Design Lead Appleton
Appleton, WI - USA
Job Summary
Completions Technical Design Lead - Appletonin GAC Appleton
Unique Skills:
This is a Tech Design Lead position in the Completions engineering group which is responsible for VIP completions of new Gulfstream business jets. The Completions group creates new and derivative designs of interior furnishings and amenities as part of outfitting new business jet aircraft. Example designs include custom cabinetry such as galleys lavatories closets and other storage compartments interior peripheries water/waste systems entertainment equipment installations and seating installations. Additional responsibilities include managing interior weight design for manufacturing and controlling part and manufacturing costs.
Candidate will be responsible for reviewing models and drawings to ensure company standards are met. Individual must have sufficient experience and skills necessary to train and mentor others in design and drafting and to review the work of others for accuracy and quality.
Significant experience with AutoCad and Catia V5 is required. Experience with Smarteam or Enovia is preferred. Excellent time-management and communication skills (oral and written) are a must. This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment where schedule and budget goals need to be met.
Management responsibilities involve supervising the activities of a team of employees; conducting performance reviews coordinating activities for assigned personnel establishing and communicating clear performance expectations.
Assignments are executed under the direction of a senior engineer Engineering Leads and the Engineering Group Head. Additional responsibilities are outlined in the job description and as assigned.
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- Leads the activities of a group of Technical Designers and is responsible for the technical output of the group .
- Supervises the activities of a team of subordinate employees; administering performance reviews coordinates activities for assigned personnel establishes and communicates clear performance expectations .
- Applies leadership skills technical expertise and continuous quality improvement tools to reconcile differing opinions and requirements and participate in technical decision making .
- Applies diversified knowledge and experience of engineering principles in specific technical areas of assignments and related fields .
- Plans develops coordinates and directs technical support for engineering tasks to ensure aircraft schedule and quality deliverables are met .
- Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets downstream customer requirements .
- Guides and trains others by communicating technical knowledge skills and processes .
- Has direct employee supervision responsibilities .
- Maintains a close working relationship with the Information Technology organization and software developers for purposes of developing new techniques coding enhancements and improvements relative to the computer-aided drawing systems as they pertain to Electronic Systems Applications .
- Primary support role and technical point-of-contact for all changes to electrical drawings as they pertain to the Applications .
- Possesses excellent problem solving skills follow-up and customer relation skills based on sound judgment initiative and strong electronics engineering principles processes and procedures.
- Requires the use of advanced techniques and practices of the specified field related sciences and disciplines.
- Excellent analytical interpersonal communication and visualization skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Interacts frequently with subordinates or external/cross-functional contacts on exchange of technical information.
- Supports budget for assigned area.
- Has direct employee supervision responsibilities.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 232315
Category: Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 05/08/2026
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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