Operations Engineer III - Special Missions (Brunswick GA)

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation•Brunswick, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gulfstream, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in inspiring and empowering every individual to reach their fullest potential. From workforce development and meaningful connections to a culture of trust, respect, and integrity, we invest in our employees so they can do their best work and achieve success together. Creating and delivering the world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission. This position is located in Brunswick. Experience interpreting G550 blueprints is preferred but not required. The Operations Engineer III - Special Missions provides direct technical support to manufacturing operations and internal customers. They develop procedures and processes to streamline and optimize manufacturing operations, interface with external suppliers for supplier-related issues, and provide guidance and mentoring to entry-level OE staff members.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
4 years manufacturing engineering, design engineering, or related technical experience.
Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

Experience interpreting G550 blueprints is preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision making experience highly desirable.
Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide and maintain detailed work instructions for the assigned manufacturing process.
Drive quality improvements, efficiency improvements, and material presentation enhancements.
Manage the daily work plan and provide metrics for quality and schedule performance.
Coordinate engineering and tooling changes as required to meet Operations goals.
Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis on quality defects.
Perform technical studies of a complex nature and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing, including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components, to optimize the production process.
Contribute to the planning, developing, and coordinating of important manufacturing and engineering projects aimed at process development and improvement in the manufacturing areas.
Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements.
Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
Determine and develop individual approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
Provide training to OE Is and OE IIs in work methods, procedures, and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
Apply Lean principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
Support all Safety, Sustainability, and Ergonomic Initiatives.
Aid in the development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan.
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.
Can function as Operations Manager substitute.
Perform other duties as assigned.