Operations Engineer III

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance.

Pay

The compensation range for this role is $83,365 - $113,780 per year. Final compensation will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Benefits

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

Preferred Skills

• Fundamental understanding of aircraft structures design and repair with practical hands-on aircraft engineering experience and technical problem solving
• Ability to use computer-aided design tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, or similar in the design, analysis, or interrogation of aircraft structures, cabin monuments, and systems
• Experience providing shop floor instructions and working directly with the technical workforce (technicians, leads, and managers)
• Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to effectively communicate the organization's position with external and internal customers
• Ability to work with and support a multi-disciplined team of engineers, mechanics, technicians, and managers
• Experience designing aircraft structural repair drawings with basic static stress analysis in support of the drawing
• Aircraft or aviation MRB experience creating dispositions in a manufacturing environment
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces, climb stands and ladders, and move about typical aircraft work platforms
• Flexibility to move quickly between assignments and handle multiple issues simultaneously
• Experience with parts manufacturing methods, techniques, and practices, and the ability to support manufacturing teams to resolve discrepancies

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related curriculum required, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
• 4 years of manufacturing engineering, design engineering, or related technical experience
• 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
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

About the Role

Under moderate supervision, provides direct technical support to manufacturing operations and internal customers. Develops procedures and processes to streamline and optimize manufacturing operations. Interfaces with external suppliers for supplier-related issues. Provides guidance and mentoring to entry-level Operations Engineering staff members.

Responsibilities

• For assigned manufacturing processes: 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 to meet Operations goals
• Perform RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) analysis on quality defects to ensure the average mechanic can perform tasks first time with no rejections
• Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed), and 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 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 approaches to solutions within schedule and cost objectives
• Provide training to OE I and OE II staff as required in work methods, procedures, and efficient 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
• Function as Operations Manager substitute when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned