Flight Test - Mfg Eng Planner - TS I

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in Savannah, GA is seeking a Flight Test - Manufacturing Engineering Planner. This TS I role focuses on planning, coordinating and improving flight test operations, with emphasis on lean initiatives, cycle-time reduction and cost-quality improvements.

You will lead technical discussions with diverse teams, apply SAP M-BOM and other tools, and ensure engineering configurations meet shop floor needs. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 5 years in a technical discipline or 10 years broad engineering experience.
• Advanced degrees may count for related experience; credits limited per policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and support design and production in flight test operations.
• Lead engineering projects with cost and schedule objectives.
• Provide technical assistance and cross-functional liaison.
• Improve processes to reduce cycle time and waste
• Communicate complex topics to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication to non-technical

Process improvement

Project coordination and planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SmarTeam

CATIA v5

Solumina II

AIR

SAP (M-BOM)

Job description

Flight Test - Mfg Eng Planner - TS I 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 world’s finest aviation experience starts with our people and when our people thrive, so does our mission.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Implement lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the flight test operations environment
• 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

Previous experience working as a floor support Manufacturing Engineer with Gulfstream and/or in a high-paced aviation manufacturing/mechanical environment is highly preferred.

Experience with SmarTeam, CATIA v5, Solumina II (specifically working Discrepancy Reports/Items, work order alteration), Aircraft Information Retrieval (AIR), SAP (M-BOM creation, item creation) or similar software is highly desired.

Other Requirements:

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Knowledgeable in Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 ys in specific technical discipline or 10 yrs broad eng experience in several technical disciplines with Bachelors. Experience credit considered for related adv degrees limited to 2 yrs for Masters, 4 yrs for PhD in fields applicable to this job.

Position Purpose

Assists with the planning, coordination, performance of design, analysis and liaison engineering supporting the development and production of Gulfstream products and services

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Contributes to planning, developing and coordinating of important engineering projects .
• Provides specialized technical assistance to team members .
• Uses advanced techniques and modified extension of theories to provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems .
• Determines and develops own approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives .
• Works under limited supervision; work should only be required. to be reviewed for accuracy and consistency with meeting overall objectives .
• Acts as liaison with representatives outside of the assigned group/area .

Additional Functions:

• Actively works to improve daily processes and ensures all work meets customer requirements .
• Maintains a current knowledge of developments in the field of specialty and/or other related aircraft fields in order to recommend innovations to improve quality and effectiveness of company product .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Advanced degree in engineering related field preferred.
• The level of technical skill and abilities appropriate for this grade will be established by each discipline.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236332

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/20/2026

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.