Director of Engineering - Completions Interiors and Cabin Systems
Position Title: Director of Engineering - Completions Interiors and Cabin Systems
Date: Oct 24, 2024
Location: Savannah, GA, US
Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
Unique Skills: You will be responsible for supplier project engineering to include systems testing, material and process engineering, and continuous improvement efforts. You will lead a team of 5 to 6 direct reports and support approximately 100 individuals in total.
Required Skills:
- Project Management
- Interfacing with suppliers
- Experience with airplane cabin system design and testing
- Ability to interface and support all internal customers
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 10 years progressively responsible operations or manufacturing experience with at least nine years in a management role.
Position Purpose
Directs and manages the Completions Engineering effort for assigned aircraft models and/or location. Responsible for ensuring aircraft interiors are robust, reliable, high quality and meet customer expectations. Responsible for managing effort between engineering, operations and suppliers. Develops and maintains budgets, schedules and program plans to meet objectives.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Directs the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures necessary to achieve an effective organization. Reviews performance of departments and takes timely corrective action to resolve deficiencies.
- Ensures compliance with company policies, FAA and other governmental Repair Station regulations.
- Participate in the development of production strategies. Pursue continuous improvement strategies for fabricating and installing aircraft interiors that balance customer-appreciated quality, build schedule and profitability.
- Directs the research and development of new and existing interior products that results in continuous improvements for customer safety, comfort, and product reliability.
- Directs the establishment of operating budgets and other controls necessary for management to determine financial performance. Ensures facility expenditures are being managed properly.
- Evaluates projected workflow to determine labor, material, facility, and other resource needs to achieve business objectives and at the same time meeting customer expectations and company commitments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements:
- Must have demonstrated leadership ability and possess strong communication and customer relations skills.
- A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer.
Additional Information
Requisition Number: 223317
Category: Operations
Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%
Shift: First
Employment Type: Full-time
Posting End Date: 11/22/2024
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Gulfstream does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, unless the applicant is a currently sponsored Gulfstream employee.
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