Director of Engineering - Completions Interiors and Cabin Systems in GAC Savannah
Unique Skills
You will be responsible for coordination of customer design definition, engineering model releases for interior and cabin systems, and tracking and incorporating design changes in an organized manner. You will lead a team of 5 to 6 direct reports and support approximately 100 individuals in total.
Required Skills
- Project Management
- Experience with Design Engineering for airplane interior and cabin systems
- Ability to interface and support all internal customers
Preferred Skills
- Experience with STC and ODA
- Familiar with STC classifications
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.
Job Description
Principle 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: 223318
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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