Manufacturing Engineer Specialist

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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. 5 years in specific technical discipline or 10 years broad manufacturing experience in several technical disciplines.

Position Purpose:

Work/Lead independently to develop, plan, and coordinate technical projects impacting Customer Support and in-service aircraft while providing liaison services for process optimization and problem solving for manufacturing issues (Production, Completions, Post-Production and out of Production methods and procedures) for either internal Gulfstream or Supplier manufacturing processes (including sequence/flow, tooling and ground support equipment, layout, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning).

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for planning, conducting, and leading special manufacturing projects with extensive and diversified engineering requirements .

• Establishes project work scope, budget estimates, and manpower requirements that meet Customer Support objectives and commitments .

• Determines practicality of the overall project in regard to function suitability, equipment and materials, resources, cost, and producibility .

• Anticipates problems with assigned projects and takes appropriate action to prevent occurrence utilizing creative and effective methodologies .

• Keeps management informed of project accomplishments, constraints, budget, and schedule status .

• Provides technical leadership between engineering departments, vendors, consultants, and customers for all manufacturing related activities impacting CS and in-service aircraft .

• Is consulted extensively by associates and others as a recognized authority within the field .

• Works without appreciable direction; work is reviewed from a long-range perspective for desired results .

• Provides specialized technical assistance and training to ME team members .

Additional Functions:

• Develops and implements processes and procedures to ensure all work meets departmental objectives and commitments .

• Maintains a current knowledge to technical developments that are relevant to the industry .

• Guides the successful implementation of projects for Customer Support from a manufacturing engineering perspective .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Industry Production, Completions, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and Service Center Operations.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of the differences in rules and regulations pertaining to Production type certification (pre-Certificate of Airworthiness), Completions supplemental type certification (post-certificate of airworthiness) and Repair Station requirements for Part 145 and Major Repair Alterations.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Manufacturing and Engineering configuration management requirements as it relates to a broad range of current production and out of production aircraft from Mid Cabin, legacy Large Cabin and model-based design aircraft.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal/teambuilding skills, and the ability to persuade others without creating adversarial relationships.

• Has accountability for technical decisions and their associated impact on the customer and company.

• Provides leadership to ensure proper methodology and decision making criteria are being utilized.

• Must express judgment and foresight to recognize when decisions should be elevated to senior management.

• Clearly and concisely presents technical status to varying levels of management/ leadership.

• Must be able to prepare status reports that accurately reflect status of project.

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

Additional Information

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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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