Operations Engineer Manager

Gulfstream Aerospace

Operations Engineer Manager II overseeing engineering activities in a manufacturing business unit at Gulfstream Aerospace. Managing projects and implementing process optimizations to achieve corporate goals.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeAppleton • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

manages, plans, and directs varied Operations Engineering and Industrial Engineering activities for a specific manufacturing business unit (MBU)
Oversee multiple business unit projects, project engineering tasks and program management changes
Plan and develop the Operations Engineering function for the MBU, leading the process optimization function
Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing and/or materials initiatives
Provide subordinates with technical and management direction, and adequate training to ensure consistent quality and efficiency
Create future leaders through mentoring, coaching and leadership development/philosophy
Develop, plan and implement MBU layout, process flow, tooling/equipment, material handling, and cost and quality improvements
Coordinate with internal/external organizations, disciplines to ensure practices are used to implement new product development installations
Analyze regular work performance reports to manage individual performance in terms of area support
Develop and monitor budget requirements; control expenditures to meet approved budgets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other closely related curriculum or an equivalent combination education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job
7 years experience in aviation maintenance, manufacturing or manufacturing engineering
2 years supervisory, team lead or demonstrated project management experience required
In-depth knowledge and experience with all aspects of manufacturing and industrial engineering including engineering configuration requirements, tooling design and use, quality, plant safety and Lean concepts and principles
This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage starting on day 1
retirement savings plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Process OptimizationManufacturing EngineeringTooling DesignQuality ManagementBudget ManagementProject EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringAviation MaintenancePlant SafetyEngineering Configuration

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunication

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering