Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

Gulfstream Aerospace; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Savannah is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) to lead advanced composite manufacturing projects at GAC Savannah.

You will develop and maintain detailed work instructions, drive quality and schedule improvements, and coordinate tooling changes to meet operations goals. The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering with 13+ years in the field (11+ years with a Master’s) and extensive composites/inspection experience, with up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 13 years in specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering exp; or 11 years with Masters; or 9 years with PhD.
• Experience with aerospace composite manufacturing, NDT/ultrasonic testing, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing projects with focus on process development or improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and develop work instructions, quality and schedule metrics.
• Coordinate engineering and tooling changes to meet operations goals.
• Apply advanced principles to manufacturing of aircraft structures and systems.
• Develop standards for Operations Engineering activities and drive cost/schedule improvements.
• Investigate broad areas critical to program success and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

Composites experience

Aerospace composite manufacturing

Non-Destructive testing

Ultrasonic testing

Lean Six Sigma

CATIA

SAP

Solumina

SmarTeam

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Masters or PhD in related field

Tools

CATIA

SmarTeam

Solumina

SAP

Job description

Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) 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.

• Composites experience preferred
• Extensive knowledge in aerospace composite manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in Non-Distructive/ Ultra Sonic testing preferred
• Lean Six Sigma/ Green Belt certification highly preferred
• SAP/Solumina/Smarteam/CATIA eperience preferred

Education And Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Advanced degree in engineering or related curriculum preferred. 13 years in the specific technical discipline or 15 years broad engineering experience in several technical disciplines, or 11 years in the specific technical discipline with Masters degree, or 9 years in the specific technical discipline with PhD.

Position Purpose

Develop and implement manufacturing and engineering projects to resolve critical problems, the solution of which requires significant process restructuring, major technological advances or extensive related development.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Responsible for an entire manufacturing project of major complexity within established scope aimed at process development or improvement.
• Make technical decisions and recommendations that are recognized as authoritative and have an important impact on extensive manufacturing activities or engineering projects related to manufacturing process development. Provide technical assistance and training to Operations Engineers.
• Apply advanced technical principles, theories and concepts based on broad expertise or unique specialized knowledge to manufacturing projects that affect the successful manufacture of the aircraft, installation of the systems or performance of the aircraft.
• Lead the development of innovative principles and ideas regarding manufacturing processes in use or that could be applied to the existing processes.
• Act independently to determine improved methods and/or procedures to optimize manufacturing processes, cost and schedule performance.
• Work under consultative direction; use independent judgment to accomplish objectives.
• Develop standards and guidelines for diverse Operations Engineering activities.
• Conceive and plan investigation of broad areas of importance for which manufacturing or engineering precedents are lacking in areas critical to the program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements

• 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: 232977

Category: Operations Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 06/29/2026

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.

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