Flight Test - Manufacturing Engineer III - Weekend Shift

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer III works independently or leads others to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses that improve manufacturing planning and solve production-method and procedure issues in a specific function. Work may address layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning in a production or post-production environment. The role supports flight test operations and applies lean manufacturing practices to improve cycle time, reduce waste, and improve cost and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential job functions.
Four years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
Knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, including personal computers and CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, or Corridor.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work the specified weekend support schedule: Friday through Sunday, 12-hour shifts from 0600 to 1800, plus a 4-hour Monday shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a floor-support Manufacturing Engineer with Gulfstream and/or in a fast-paced aviation manufacturing or mechanical environment.
Experience with SmarTeam, CATIA V5, Solumina II (including Discrepancy Reports/Items and work order alteration), Aircraft Information Retrieval (AIR), SAP (M-BOM and item creation), or similar software.
Complete understanding of and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing concepts such as 5S, JIT, SMED, Kanban, VSM, and One Piece Flow.
Working knowledge of Six Sigma or other data-driven decision-making.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six Sigma environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct technical studies and analyze existing or proposed operations; report recommendations for equipment and manufacturing methods, including operation sequences and methodologies for complex assemblies, installations, and detail components.
Author detailed work instructions that improve manufacturing efficiency and support zero-defect opportunities with the functional Operations Engineer.
Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support corrective actions.
Create MBOMs in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor, as applicable, to ensure Engineering-defined parts are installed during assembly or installation.
Generate make-or-buy proposals, recommend corrective actions, evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and help resolve problems.
Research, investigate, and analyze assigned planning and other projects to ensure conformance to requirements.
Investigate and help prepare justifications for equipment and facility requests.
Perform productibility studies using engineering drawings.
Use statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements, make computer inputs, and generate data or reports as needed.
Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs, and provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources and past performance schedules.
Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
Incorporate lean manufacturing methodology into existing and future processes.
Develop business cases and present process improvement proposals to management for approval.
Assume the duties of the ME Group Head in their absence.
Assign and review subordinate personnel's work, and supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures and efficient use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
Lead or coordinate project implementation across multiple organizations.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
Ensure quality policies are practiced and recommend quality improvements.
Perform other duties as assigned.