Manufacturing Engineer II

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II

Date: Jul 15, 2026

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Manufacturing Engineer II in GAC Savannah

Unique Skills:

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 worlds finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

The successful candidate will:

-Impliment lean manufacturing initiatives throughout a production enviroment

-Drive for cycle time and waste reductions

-Develop, plan and implement business layouts, process flows, tooling/equipment and cost and quality improvements

-Have experience leading and communicating technical topics to non-technical audiences

Preferred Experience in a manufacturing and aviation enviroment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Eighteen months Manufacturing Engineering, planning, or related technical experience.

Position Purpose :

Under minimal supervision, independently prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Production or Post-Production environment.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
2. Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
3. Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
4. Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
5. Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
6. Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
7. Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests.
8. Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
9. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
10. Perform audit of co-workers output based on defined requirements and procedures. Must demonstrate knowledge of ME policies and procedures.
11. Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
12. With minimal supervision, lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations.
13. Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
14. Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. .
15. Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan. .

Additional Functions:

1. Ensure Quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality. .
2. Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proven knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
2. Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
3. Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
4. Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or higher preferred.

This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 234294

Category: Operations Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 07/29/2026

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.

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