Materials & Processes Engineering - Tech Spec II - Chemical Processes / Metal Forming

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Gulfstream is hiring an onsite Aircraft Materials & Processes Engineer 4 / Technical Specialist 2 in Savannah, Georgia, to provide advanced technical expertise for metallic materials and manufacturing processes supporting its in-production aircraft. The role specializes in chemical processes and metal forming, including pretreatments, coatings, fabrication, press forming, roll forming, and stretch forming, and supports Gulfstream’s G500, G600, G700, and G800 aircraft. The position serves as a technical authority, applying independent engineering judgment to complex materials and manufacturing issues. It develops technical standards and guidance, coordinates with manufacturers and suppliers, and makes authoritative recommendations while balancing technical requirements with product, cost, and schedule considerations. The engineer also manages technical projects and helps improve the processes and standards used in manufacturing and assembling metallic aircraft structures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical curriculum applicable to the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job’s essential functions.
At least 10 years of experience in a specific technical discipline, or 15 years of broad engineering experience across several technical disciplines with a bachelor’s degree.
Strong background in aerospace manufacturing or a related field, specializing in chemical processes and forming or fabrication of metallic aircraft structures.
Extensive experience with a variety of aerospace metallic material systems.
Experience with chemical processes for metallic aircraft structures, including pretreatments, coatings, and related processes.
Experience with metallic forming and fabrication methods such as press forming, roll forming, stretch forming, or similar processes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to support program and company objectives.
Ability to support continuous improvement in the manufacturing and assembly of metallic aircraft structures.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Related advanced-degree experience credit is limited to 2 years for a master’s degree and 4 years for a PhD in an applicable field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering or a related technical curriculum.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
Experience developing test plans and test reports.
Experience revising Materials & Processes documentation and standards.
Experience evaluating 3D designs for Materials & Processes requirements.
Experience reviewing Materials & Processes supplier specifications.
Experience managing projects from planning and initiation through execution and closure.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical authority for aerospace metallic materials, chemical processes, and forming and fabrication of aircraft structures.
Select engineering methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to resolve complex materials and manufacturing issues.
Support chemical processes for metallic aircraft structures, including pretreatments, coatings, and related processes.
Evaluate forming and fabrication methods, including press forming, roll forming, stretch forming, and other metallic manufacturing processes.
Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and support program and company objectives.
Develop test plans and reports, and revise Materials & Processes documentation, standards, and specifications.
Evaluate 3D designs for Materials & Processes requirements and review supplier specifications.
Manage technical projects from planning and initiation through execution and closure.
Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing and assembly processes and the quality and effectiveness of company products.
Maintain current knowledge of developments in the specialty and related aircraft fields, and recommend innovations.
Perform other duties as assigned.