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Manufacturing Engineering Specialist III (Composites SME)

Gulfstream Aerospace
United States, Georgia, Savannah
500 Gulfstream Rd (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2026
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist III (Composites SME)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 required. 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: 06/15/2026 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. Legal Information \| Site Utilities \| Contacts \| Sitemap Copyright 2025 Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. All Rights Reserved. A General Dynamics Company. 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