Director, Completions Engineering

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Directs and manages the Completions Engineering effort for assigned aircraft models and/or location. Ensures aircraft interiors are robust, reliable, high quality, and meet customer expectations. Manages coordination among engineering, operations, and suppliers, and develops and maintains budgets, schedules, and program plans to meet objectives. The position is based in GAC Savannah, is on the first shift, and involves travel up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
• 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 and build sequence.
• Ability to manage the impact of engineering and supplier changes on the supply chain and aircraft build.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• A credit history check 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 to achieve an effective organization.
• Review department performance and take timely corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, FAA regulations, and other governmental Repair Station regulations.
• Participate in developing production strategies and pursue continuous improvements to aircraft-interior fabrication and installation, 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.
• Establish operating budgets and controls for evaluating financial performance, and ensure facility expenditures are properly managed.
• Evaluate projected workflow to determine labor, material, facility, and other resource needs while meeting business objectives, customer expectations, and company commitments.
• Coordinate engineering and build sequence to drive cost savings, and manage the effects of engineering and supplier changes on the supply chain and aircraft build.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director