Manufacturing Engineer 1

General Dynamics Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance plan

Adoption assistance, prepaid legal,`?`

Home and auto insurance

Job summary

Gulfstream in St. Louis is seeking an entry-level Manufacturing Engineer 1 to support shop floor operations and lean improvements in a production setting.

Responsibilities include creating work instructions, planning improvements, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize layout, tooling, and material flow. A Bachelor's in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field is required, with growth potential within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent.
• Entry level position with potential for growth.
• Experience with manufacturing methods and planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create manufacturing work instructions under moderate supervision.
• Assist with planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues.
• Develop MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor to ensure correct parts during assembly.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve processes.
• Conduct analyses to estimate future manufacturing requirements and capacity.
• Support safety, sustainability, and ergonomic initiatives.

Skills

Critical thinking & problem solving

BOM & manufacturing planning analysis

Cross-functional collaboration & Team

Accountability & ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

CADAM

CATIA

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer 1 in GAC St. Louis

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.

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• BOM & Manufacturing Planning Analysis
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Teamwork
• Accountability & Ownership

The compensation range for this role is $61,704 - $80,986 annually.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location.

Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance plan
• Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance.

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. Entry level position.

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, create manufacturing work instructions, assist with 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:

• Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Develop plans and recommendations for equipment and tooling needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components).
• Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility.
• Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.
• Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
• Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. .
• Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan. .

Additional Functions:

• Work on special projects. .
• 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. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles.
• Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, etc. .
• Lean Specialist certification or higher preferred.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 237342

Category: Operations Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 11/16/2026

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.

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically-advanced business jet aircraft

Gulfstream designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services and supports the world's most technologically advanced business-jet aircraft.