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Gulfstream Aerospace · 14 hours ago

Operations Engineer I

Savannah, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Gulfstream Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of technologically advanced business jet aircraft. They are seeking an Operations Engineer I to optimize manufacturing processes and improve operational efficiency with minimal supervision.

AerospaceAutomotiveInformation TechnologyManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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 (existing or proposed). Define equipment/tooling needs and implement 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

Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, and assist in resolving vendor problems

Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements

Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility improvements

Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering

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

With minimal supervision, lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations to achieve process improvement goals

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

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

Can function as Operations Manager substitute

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProject ManagementContinuous ImprovementAircraft ManufacturingEngineering ConfigurationBlueprint ReadingQuality ControlTooling KnowledgeShop MathComputerized Equipment OperationEnglish Language

Required

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

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, CATIA, etc

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

Preferred

Continuous Improvement experience preferred

Project Management Experience Preferred

Aircraft manufacturing experience preferred

Basic knowledge of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles

Company

Gulfstream Aerospace

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Gulfstream Aerospace is an aircraft company that designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services business jet aircraft. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1958