Operations Engineer I: Lean & Six Sigma Process Optimization

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking an Operations Engineer I to support manufacturing processes and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Under minimal supervision, you will prepare analyses, maintain work instructions, monitor quality metrics, and assist in lean initiatives, tooling changes, and production planning to meet schedule goals.

Typical responsibilities include RCCA on defects, assist make-or-buy decisions, and collaborating with engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledgeable about engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CATIA, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain detailed work instructions, drive quality improvements, efficiency improvements, material presentation enhancements, manage the daily work plan, provide metrics for quality and schedule performance, and coordinate engineering and tooling changes as required to meet Operations goals.
• Perform RCCA analysis on quality defects; average mechanic should be able to perform task first time with no rejections.
• Perform technical studies and conduct analysis of operations to optimize production process.
• Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions; evaluate vendors and resolve vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and justify equipment and facility improvements.
• Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings and participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into processes.
• Lead/coordinate project implementations across organizations to achieve process improvement.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles as team member or leader.
• Support Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
• Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Quality control

Blueprint reading

Shop math

CATIA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA is seeking an Operations Engineer I to support manufacturing processes and drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Under minimal supervision, you will prepare analyses, maintain work instructions, monitor quality metrics, and assist in lean initiatives, tooling changes, and production planning to meet schedule goals.

Typical responsibilities include RCCA on defects, assist make-or-buy decisions, and collaborating with engineering