Manufacturing Engineer II for Tooling and Metrology

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

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About The Position

Under minimal supervision, independently prepares, conducts, and evaluates analyses to improve planning and solve manufacturing 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 develops manufacturing recommendations, detailed work instructions, rework instructions, and manufacturing bills of material, and supports projects involving equipment, facilities, vendors, and production methods.

The position applies Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles, supports quality, safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives, and coordinates projects across multiple organizations. It also supports business continuity planning and maintains activity status records. The role is based in Gulfstream’s Savannah operation and may require travel of up to 25%.

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.
• At least 18 months of Manufacturing Engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Proven knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Knowledge of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, including personal computers and the listed or similar applications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of configuration for Gulfstream Model Based Design Aircraft.
• Experience with SAP, Corridor, or similar ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience with the Solumina MES application.
• Experience with SmarTeam and Catia PLM software.
• Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical studies and analyze existing or proposed operations; report recommendations for equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Author detailed work instructions to improve manufacturing efficiency and support zero-defect opportunities with the Operations Engineer.
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support corrective actions.
• Create manufacturing bills of material in SAP, Solumina, or Corridor, as applicable, to ensure Engineering-defined parts are installed during assembly or installation.
• Assist with make-or-buy proposals, recommend corrective actions, evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and help resolve vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigations, and analyses for 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 and identify opportunities to improve the ability to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; enter computer data and generate reports as needed.
• Audit coworkers’ output against defined requirements and procedures.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodology to existing and future processes.
• Lead or coordinate project implementation across multiple organizations with minimal supervision.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
• Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.
• Aid in developing and maintaining the Business Continuity Plan.
• Ensure quality policies are practiced; recommend and implement procedures to improve quality.
• Maintain accurate daily or weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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