Operations Engineer III
Saint Louis, MI - USA
Job Summary
Operations Engineer IIIin GAC St. Louis
Unique Skills:
Preferred candidate will have an aviation background and have experience using Catia or Solid works for design.
This role is in St. Louis local candidates will be preferred relocation assistance is not available
The compensation range for this role is $97525.00 - $113780.00 per year.
Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications knowledge skills abilities education experience and location.
Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation comprehensive benefits plans wellness programs paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:
Medical prescription dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Employee assistance plan
Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance prepaid legal assistance home and auto insurance and accident insurance.
Education and Experience Requirements
Job Description
- 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.
- Contribute to the planning developing and coordinating of important manufacturing and engineering projects aimed at process development and improvement in the manufacturing areas.
- Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
- Determine and develop individual approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
- Provide training to OE Is and OE IIs as work methods 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 principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader. Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
- Support all Safety Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
- Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.
- Work under moderate supervision - work should only require review for alignment with general organizational strategy and accuracy / consistency with meeting overall objectives.
- 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. .
- 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: 232604
Category: Operations Engineering
Percentage of Travel: None
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 08/01/2026
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