Lead Operations & Engineering Integration

GAME AEROSPACE • Bentonville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Game Aerospace is a growing business that designs, manufactures, and sells composite airplanes. Our hand-crafted airplanes are delivered and flown around the world. For more information about the GameBird and our company, visit our website game.aero. The Lead Operations & Engineering Integration role serves as a technical and operational bridge between Engineering and Manufacturing for GB2 aircraft programs. This position supports production execution, maintenance activities, and engineering-driven change by translating high-level technical and operational objectives into actionable, shop-floor execution. The role works under the direction of the Director of Operations and Engineering Manager while providing day-to-day leadership, coordination, and problem-solving across composites, CNC operations, bodywork and paint, final assembly, production control, and maintenance activities. A successful Lead in this role demonstrates strong technical judgment, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive execution while maintaining quality, compliance, and schedule commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 7 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, or engineering support roles.
• Demonstrated experience working with engineering drawings, technical documentation, and production specifications.
• Hands-on experience supporting aircraft production or maintenance in a regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and production control processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills applied to real-world manufacturing and maintenance challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate work across cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting composite aircraft manufacturing or maintenance.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.
• Prior experience in a lead, senior technician, or engineering liaison role.
• Familiarity with certification, compliance, or regulated aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Support production and maintenance execution for GB2 aircraft by coordinating daily workflow across manufacturing and support departments.
• Act as a primary point of coordination between Engineering and Production to ensure design intent, technical requirements, and build standards are clearly understood and executed.
• Validate production and maintenance work against engineering drawings, specifications, and approved technical data.
• Support development, maintenance, and adherence to production schedules, ensuring alignment with operational priorities.
• Assist in troubleshooting manufacturing and maintenance issues, applying root cause analysis and corrective actions in coordination with Engineering and Operations leadership.
• Support maintenance activities including inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, and documentation in accordance with applicable standards.
• Assist with development, review, and continuous improvement of technical documentation including Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogs (IPC/AIPC), and standard work instructions.
• Provide real-time technical feedback from the shop floor to Engineering to improve manufacturability, maintainability, and design robustness.
• Use ERP and production tracking systems to support material availability, work order execution, and schedule visibility.
• Support inventory control, kitting, staging, and material flow to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Lead and support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and cost control.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to technicians and junior leads, reinforcing standard practices, quality expectations, and safety requirements.
• Create and communicate status updates, metrics, and issue tracking related to production, maintenance, and engineering support activities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision – plans that include both PPO and High-Deductible HSA options for medical.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, and Dependent Care) to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
• 401k Plan Highlights include a 4% company match with full vesting day 1.
• Our employee assistance program also includes financial coaching, will preparation, budgeting, and many more.
• Company-paid Life Insurance and company-paid Short-Term Disability provide built-in financial protection from day one.
• Optional supplemental Life, Long-Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness plans allow you to customize your coverage as your family’s needs grow.
• Pet Insurance is also available at discounted rates.
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Employee Pilot Training Program to get you your pilot license — a truly unique perk in aerospace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees