Operations Engineer II

Overview

Company:
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Operations Engineer II in GAC Appleton

Our aircraft are industry leaders and so are our people. We're looking for talented, motivated people who are ready to do innovative work, and we offer exciting career opportunities worldwide.

Let your career take flight. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes

• competitive compensation
• medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1

Qualifications:

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. 18 months manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience. Must be knowledgeable about engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.

Position Purpose
:
Work/Lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for operations process optimization and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) for a specific production process (including production sequence/flow, tooling and production equipment, layout, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning).

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• For the manufacturing process to which the 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; ensure tasks are completed correctly the first time with minimal rejections.
• Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed); define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing to optimize the production process.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or 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; participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; generate data or reports as needed.
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments and incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into processes.
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval.
• Provide training to OE I as required in work methods and procedures and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.
• Independently lead or coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
• 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 the 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.

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Ability to influence across functional disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CATIA, etc.
• Lean Specialist certification or higher preferred.
• This job requires the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Requisition Number: 234304
• Category:
  Operations Engineering
• Percentage of Travel:
  None
• Shift: First
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-time
• Posting End Date: 10/01/2026
• 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:
Appleton
Nearest Secondary Market:
Oshkosh
Job Segment:
Facilities, Lean Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Aerospace Engineering, Operations Manager, Operations, Management, Engineering