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Engineering Group Head I - Service Engineering Stress

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Date: Sep 21, 2022

Location: Savannah, GA, US

Company: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

Engineering Group Head I - Service Engineering Stress in  GAC Savannah


Unique Skills:

This position will be responsible for managing daily stress support requests from a multi disciplined engineering team.  Successful candidate will be responsible for stress analyst team deliverable dates and schedules, communication of these schedules and coordination with other teams required to support customer aircraft needs.  Responsible for the daily direct supervision of engineers across multiple shifts as well as  training and development of stress analysts across all skill levels.  Responsability may also include Hangar Liaison coordination for remote Gulfstream sites via onsite support engineers. These GH I roles will be highly tactical with strong focus on daily Break/Fix In service stress support.

 

The following unique skills are required:
1) A fundamental understanding of static stress analysis as it relates to sizing airframe structural repairs
2) The ability to effectively lead and support a multi-discipline team of engineers, mechanics, Tech Ops, Quality Control, upper management, etc.
3) Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills and the ability to effectively communicate the organization’s position with external and internal customers 
4)Experience with Catia V5 and/or SmarTeam model based design
5) Positive attitude, team building, mentoring and coaching skills, and a desire to produce and promote training 
 
The following unique skills are preferred:
1) Gulfstream engineering experience on GIV/GV/G650 /G500 / G600 / G700 / G800 
2) Experience in fatigue analysis and damage tolerance analysis
3) Experience in the repair and analysis of composite structure
4) Experience in the repair and analysis of Aircraft structure and systems 
5) Experience with airworthiness regulations in regards to major repairs
6) Experience as a stress analyst in post-production environment or a production MRB stress engineer

 

 


 

 

Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 10 years Engineering experience. 5 years specific technical discipline. Experience credit considered for related advanced degrees limited to 2 yrs with Masters, 4 yrs with PhD in fields applicable to this job. 1 year supervisory or broad managerial responsibility.

Position Purpose:

Supervises a group of engineering employees within a similar discipline responsible for task and objective assignments. Utilizing diversified knowledge and engineering experience, provides direction to subordinate employees, administers performance standards, schedules and budgets.

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  1. Develops and evaluates plans for projects and activities; assesses technical feasibility and soundness of proposed analysis, tests, or concepts being applied.

  2. Provides direct supervision of employees of similar expertise for a large project or a number of small projects.

  3. Communicates performance expectations, salary administration, and conducts performance appraisals.

  4. Responsible for establishing and executing objectives that support short term goals.

  5. Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods; represents the organization to resolve important issues and to plan and coordinate work.

  6. Conducts briefings and participates in technical meetings concerning specific projects.

  7. Acts as an advisor to subordinate leads or staff members.

  8. Actively participates in daily operations as required. to meet schedules and resolve issues.

Additional Functions:
  1. May recommend modifications to operating policies. .

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:
  1. The level of managerial skills and abilities appropriate for this grade may be established by each discipline.

  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to gain the cooperation of others.

Additional Information

Requisition Number: 188032

Category: Engineering

Percentage of Travel: Up to 25%

Shift: First

Employment Type: Full-time

Posting End Date: 10/11/2022 

 

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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