Operations Engineer III

Gulfstream Aerospace; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace in St. Louis is seeking an Operations Engineer III to support manufacturing operations with Lean methods and CAD-driven design oversight. The role interfaces with engineers, technicians, and managers to improve processes and workflows.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical/electrical/aerospace engineering degree with 4+ years of manufacturing or design engineering experience and strong problem-solving skills. This is a full-time role in the St. Louis area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required; 4 years manufacturing/design engineering experience.
• Experience using CAD tools for design, analysis and interpretation of structures.
• Ability to read blueprints and apply Lean methods to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed work instructions, drive quality and efficiency improvements.
• Perform RCCA analysis on quality defects and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct technical studies to optimize manufacturing processes and tooling needs.
• Lead projects across multiple teams and oversee process development.
• Apply Lean principles and support safety, sustainability and continuity plans.
• Mentor entry level OE staff and coordinate with engineering and operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related curriculum

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA V5

AutoCAD

CADAM

Solumina

SAP

Corridor

Job description

Operations Engineer III in GAC St. Louis

Unique Skills:

This role is for St. Louis Engineering Completions.

The compensation range for this role is $83,365 - $113,780 per year

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.

Preferred Skills:

Fundamental understanding of aircraft structures design and repair with practical hands on aircraft engineering experience and technical problem solving. The ability to use computer aided design tools such as Solid Works, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, or similar in the design, analysis, or interrogation of aircraft structures, cabin monuments, and systems. Must have experience providing shop floor instructions and working directly with the technical workforce technicians, leads, and managers.

• Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills and the ability to effectively communicate the organization's position with external and internal customers.
• The ability to effectively work with and support a multi-disciplined team of engineers, mechanics, technicians, managers, etc
• Experience designing aircraft structural repair drawings with basic static stress analysis in support of the drawing
• Aircraft or aviation MRB experience creating dispositions in a manufacturing environment
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces, climb stands and ladders and move about typical aircraft work platforms.
• Flexibility to move quickly from one assignment to the next and the ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.
• Experience with parts manufacturing methods, techniques and practices and the ability to support manufacturing teams to resolve discrepancies.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years manufacturing engineering, design engineering, or related technical experience.

Position Purpose:

Under moderate supervision, provides direct technical support to manufacturing operations and internal customers. Develops procedures and processes to streamline and optimize manufacturing operations. Interfaces with external suppliers for supplier related issues. Provides guidance and mentoring to entry level OE staff members.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

1. For manufacturing process to which individual is assigned: 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.
2. Perform RCCA analysis on quality defects ¿ average mechanic should be able to perform task first time with no rejections.
3. Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components) to optimize production process.
4. Contribute to the planning, developing and coordinating of important manufacturing and engineering projects aimed at process development and improvement in the manufacturing areas.
5. Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
6. Determine and develop individual approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives.
7. Provide training to OE Is and OE IIs as required. in work methods, procedures, and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work‑related or quality problems.
8. Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
9. Apply Lean principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader. Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
10. Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.
11. Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.
12. Work under moderate supervision - work should only require review for alignment with general organizational strategy, and accuracy / consistency with meeting overall objectives.

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. .
3. Can function as Operations Manager substitute. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

1. Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes. .
2. Knowledgeable of 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. Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
5. Working knowledge of Six‑sigma or other data‑driven decision making experience highly desirable.
6. Lean Six‑sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six‑sigma environment highly desirable.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236509

Category: Operations Engineering

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/22/2026

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