Manufacturing Engineer 1

Gulfstream•Savannah, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level role is part of Supply Chain Engineering and helps connect Gulfstream engineering, suppliers, and procurement when technical issues affect purchased parts, tooling, or engineering changes. Your work will help turn engineering requirements into practical manufacturing solutions, improve how parts are produced, and support the quality and reliability expected of Gulfstream aircraft. You will learn from experienced engineers while building broad knowledge of aircraft components, suppliers, manufacturing methods, and the systems used to track and solve problems. It is an opportunity to begin your career on prestigious products while contributing ideas that make work clearer, safer, and more effective.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that prepares you to perform the work.
Entry-level engineering capability.
Foundational knowledge of engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to use computers and engineering applications such as CADAM or CATIA, as applicable to the work.
Basic knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, etc.

Nice To Haves

General aerospace knowledge and familiarity with component manufacturing and tooling methods.
Exposure to continuous improvement methods or Six Sigma training.
Lean Specialist certification or a higher-level Lean certification.
Lean Specialist certification or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical link among Gulfstream engineering, suppliers, and procurement to help resolve manufacturing, tooling, and purchased-part issues.
Study current and proposed operations, then recommend practical manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, production flow, and work sequences.
Create clear work and rework instructions that support efficient production and reduce opportunities for defects.
Build and maintain manufacturing bills of material and planning information in applicable Gulfstream systems so required parts are captured for assembly and installation.
Review engineering drawings and evaluate whether components and assemblies can be produced as designed.
Gather and analyze manufacturing information, develop tracking tools, and help create system-based remedies for recurring issues.
Support make-or-buy evaluations, corrective actions, quality improvements, and special projects with guidance from experienced engineers.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma thinking while supporting safety, sustainability, ergonomics, and business continuity efforts.
Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
Develop plans and recommendations for equipment and tooling needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility.
Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.
Work on special projects.
Ensure Quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.