Completions Supplier Project Engineering Group Head I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for the Supplier Project Engineering Team in Completions Engineering. The position supervises a group of engineering employees within a similar discipline responsible for task and objective assignments. Utilizing diversified knowledge and engineering experience, provides direction to subordinate employees, administers performance standards, schedules and budgets. The Group Head develops and evaluates plans for projects and activities, assesses technical feasibility and soundness of proposed analysis, tests, or concepts. They provide direct supervision of employees of similar expertise for a large project or a number of small projects, communicate performance expectations, salary administration, and conduct performance appraisals. They are responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support short term goals, and make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods. The role represents the organization to resolve important issues and to plan and coordinate work, conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings concerning specific projects, and acts as an advisor to subordinate leads or staff members. The Group Head actively participates in daily operations as required to meet schedules and resolve issues. Modifications to operating policies may be recommended. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others. The individual must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
10 years Engineering experience.
5 years specific technical discipline.
1 year supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Aircraft interiors
Product development and certification
External supplier management
Program management
Technical documentation management
Strong communication skill
CFR Part 25 Airworthiness Standards
Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 yrs with Masters, 4 yrs with PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Responsibilities

Develops and evaluates plans for projects and activities; assesses technical feasibility and soundness of proposed analysis, tests, or concepts being applied.
Provides direct supervision of employees of similar expertise for a large project or a number of small projects.
Communicates performance expectations, salary administration, and conducts performance appraisals.
Responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support short term goals.
Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods; represents the organization to resolve important issues and to plan and coordinate work.
Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings concerning specific projects.
Acts as an advisor to subordinate leads or staff members.
Actively participates in daily operations as required to meet schedules and resolve issues.
May recommend modifications to operating policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.