Director, Completions Engineering

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Directs and manages the Completions Engineering effort for assigned aircraft models and/or location. The role is responsible for ensuring aircraft interiors are robust, reliable, high quality, and meet customer expectations, and for managing work among engineering, operations, and suppliers. Develops and maintains budgets, schedules, and program plans to meet objectives. The Director oversees organizational policies and procedures, department performance, regulatory compliance, production strategies, continuous improvement, interior product research and development, operating budgets, facility expenditures, and resource planning. The role is based in GAC Savannah and requires up to 25% travel on the first shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job functions.
10 years of progressively responsible operations or manufacturing experience.
At least nine years of experience in a management role.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Strong communication and customer relations skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive cost savings in coordination with internal customers and integrate engineering with the build sequence.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for candidates, including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.

Responsibilities

Direct the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures needed for an effective organization.
Review department performance and take timely corrective action to address deficiencies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, FAA regulations, and other governmental Repair Station regulations.
Participate in developing production strategies.
Pursue continuous improvement strategies for fabricating and installing aircraft interiors while balancing customer-appreciated quality, build schedule, and profitability.
Direct research and development of new and existing interior products to improve customer safety, comfort, and product reliability.
Direct establishment of operating budgets and other controls used to determine financial performance.
Ensure facility expenditures are managed properly.
Evaluate projected workflow to determine labor, material, facility, and other resource needs to achieve business objectives, customer expectations, and company commitments.
Manage coordination among engineering, operations, and suppliers, including the impact of engineering and supplier changes on the supply chain and aircraft build.
Perform other duties as assigned.