Engineering Group Head 2 - Materials & Processes

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

Gulfstream is seeking an experienced Materials & Processes engineering leader to lead a team of 4–10 experienced engineers supporting Special Missions aircraft and Gulfstream’s in-service fleet. The role brings together technical expertise in metallic materials, composites, aircraft structures, manufacturing processes, and nondestructive testing and evaluation to investigate complex issues, determine root causes, and develop engineering solutions. The position leads and develops technical experts, sets team priorities and objectives, manages scopes, schedules, deliverables, and resources, and maintains the technical quality of engineering work. It also partners across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, business leadership, and customer-facing organizations. The role supports root cause corrective action and continuous improvement to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity, and communicates technical matters and recommendations to senior leaders, customers, and internal and external partners. The position leads a multidisciplinary engineering group, manages complex engineering problems by directing subordinate employees, and determines program objectives and requirements while organizing and estimating project work. It administers organizational schedules, tasks, deliverables, performance requirements, and budget performance; manages employee expectations and performance reviews; and supports employee development, training, and counseling. The role also advises subordinate supervisors or staff, participates directly in functional projects, and leads cooperative project-team efforts. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job. Requirements include 13 years of engineering experience, including 8 years in a specific technical discipline, and 5 years of supervisory or broad managerial responsibility. The position is full-time, first shift, based in Savannah, Georgia, with travel up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job.
13 years of engineering experience.
8 years of experience in a specific technical discipline.
5 years of supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.
Significant engineering experience within an aerospace OEM, aircraft manufacturer, aerospace engineering organization, or organization providing Materials & Processes services to the aerospace industry.
Strong knowledge of metallic materials, processes, and aircraft components.
Experience leading and developing experienced engineers and technical professionals.
Working knowledge of composite materials, structures, and manufacturing.
Knowledge of aerospace nondestructive testing and nondestructive evaluation (NDT/NDE) involving metallic and composite structures.
Experience supporting aircraft structures or manufacturing, including wing, empennage, fuselage, or composite production.
Experience solving complex technical problems through root cause corrective action and continuous improvement.
Ability to work effectively across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Procurement, Supply Chain, and customer-facing organizations.
Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, including the ability to gain the cooperation of others.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Solumina MRB engineering processes.
Experience with budgets or resource planning.
Experience with capital equipment planning or facility expansion.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and support a team of 4–10 experienced engineers.
Provide technical leadership across metallic materials, composites, aircraft structures, manufacturing processes, and NDT/NDE.
Investigate complex technical issues, determine root causes, and develop engineering solutions using Materials & Processes expertise.
Support Materials & Processes needs for Special Missions aircraft and Gulfstream’s in-service fleet.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, business leadership, and customer-facing organizations to solve complex problems.
Set team priorities, work scopes, schedules, objectives, and deliverables while maintaining technical quality and managing resources.
Develop engineering talent through coaching, technical leadership, training, and career development.
Lead root cause corrective action and continuous improvement efforts to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
Communicate technical issues, solutions, and recommendations to senior leaders, customers, and internal and external partners.
Develop and administer organizational-unit schedules, tasks, and deliverables; set performance requirements, estimate work scopes, ensure product quality, and monitor budget performance.
Establish employee performance expectations, conduct performance appraisals and salary management, and participate in employee development, training, and counseling.
Establish and execute objectives that support short- and long-term goals.
Conduct senior-management briefings and technical meetings for internal and external contacts and customers.
Advise subordinate supervisors or staff members to meet schedules and resolve complex technical or operational problems.
Directly participate in functional projects and lead cooperative efforts among project-team members.
Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to organizational policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.