Operations Engineer Manager I

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation in Savannah, GA seeks an Operations Engineer Manager I to lead and direct Operations Engineering activities within a manufacturing business unit. The role emphasizes process optimization, lean manufacturing, safety, quality, and budget adherence to meet corporate goals.

The successful candidate will oversee project management tasks, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-functional efforts to implement new product development installations while maintaining a safe

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related curriculum; education and experience may be combined to perform essential functions.
• 5 years experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing or manufacturing engineering.
• Supervisory, team lead or demonstrated project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop the Operations Engineering function for the MBU, including process optimization and lean manufacturing philosophies to support zero defect objectives.
• Lead implementation of lean manufacturing and/or materials initiatives.
• Provide subordinates with technical and management direction and training to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Develop and implement MBU layout, process flow, tooling/equipment, material handling, and cost/quality improvements.
• Coordinate with internal/external organizations to apply shop-floor practices to new product development installations.
• Oversee daily work planning for defined manufacturing areas as a basis for department metrics.
• Analyze performance reports to manage individual performance and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Provide guidance on career growth and development; manage budgets and expenditures.
• Monitor progress of activities and prioritize workloads; ensure policy compliance and quality improvements.
• Manage facilities master plans and oversee improvement projects and maintenance for assigned area.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Operations Engineer Manager Iin GAC Savannah

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.

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other closely related curriculum or an equivalent combination education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 5 years experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing or manufacturing engineering. Supervisory, team lead or demonstrated project management experience preferred.. Experience credit will be considered for related advance degrees limited to 2 years for Masters Degree and 4 years for PhD in fields applicable to this job position.Position Purpose:Under close direction; manage, plan, and direct varied Operations Engineering and Industrial Engineering activities for a specific manufacturing business unit (MBU) to achieve corporate goals and objectives. This includes safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives and budgets. Oversee multiple business unit projects, project engineering tasks and program management changes.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• Plan and develop the Operations Engineering function for the MBU, encompassing process optimization and lean manufacturing philosophies and concepts to support zero defect objectives. Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing and/or materials initiatives.
• Provide subordinates with technical and management direction, and adequate training to ensure consistent quality and efficiency through job knowledge and experience. Create future leaders through mentoring, coaching and leadership development/philosophy.
• Develop, plan and implement MBU layout, process flow, tooling/equipment, material handling, and cost and quality improvements. Coordinate with internal/external organizations, disciplines to ensure Beyond the Shop floor practices are used to implement new product development installations .
• Oversee development of daily work planning for each defined manufacturing area as basis for generating department metrics for the shop and for the OE team.
• Analyze regular work performance reports from manual and computer generated information to manage individual performance in terms of area support. Oversee maintenance of accurate records/logs and computerized data on all work.
• Provides guidance and direction on career growth with employees .
• Develop and monitor budget requirements; control expenditures to meet approved budgets including direct/indirect salary, indirect non-salary and, capital expenditure.
• Monitor progress on all activities accomplished by personnel; prioritize workloads based on schedule and need.
• Ensure GAC and QIP policy is being practiced by all personnel; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
• Manage facilities master plans and oversee improvement projects and maintenance effectiveness of assigned area.
• Design and implement environmentally conscious plans and practices for MBU, provide a safe and healthy working environment for each MBU employee.
• Provide direction and guidance for capital investments that can reduce costs and improve quality.
• Actively support concurrent engineering initiatives to ensure smooth implementation of new product development.
• Ensures department(s) have adequate operations and industrial engineering support assigned areas.

Additional Functions:

• Provide leadership with ideas/suggestions for new technology/methodology that enable world class manufacturing and/or material performance. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with all aspects of manufacturing and industrial engineering including engineering configuration requirements, tooling design and use, quality, plant safety and Lean concepts and principles.

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

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 236201

Category: Operations

Percentage of Travel: None

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 09/17/2026

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

Nearest Major Market: Savannah
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