[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All General Dynamics jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) · [Search jobs](/search/) General Dynamics · St Louis, MO # Operations Engineer III | General Dynamics St. Louis, MO, US Full-time $83,365 - $113,780 per year Operations Listed on General Dynamics’s official careers site. Posted October 10, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/operations-engineer-iii-st-louis-mo-us-236509-gac-opportunity) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/) / Operations Engineer III | General Dynamics ## Job description Responsibilities for this Position Operations Engineer III Operations Engineer III in GAC St. ### Louis Unique Skills This role is for St. Louis Engineering Completions. The compensation range for this role is $83,365 - $113,780 per year Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors including but not limited to: minimum and preferred qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, and location. Gulfstream employees benefit from a total rewards package that includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plans, wellness programs, paid leave and tuition assistance. Our U.S. benefits package includes: Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage Life and disability insurance Retirement savings plan Employee assistance plan Voluntary programs such as adoption assistance, prepaid legal assistance, home and auto insurance, and accident insurance. ### Preferred Skills Fundamental understanding of aircraft structures design and repair with practical hands on aircraft engineering experience and technical problem solving. The ability to use computer aided design tools such as Solid Works, CATIA V5, AutoCAD, or similar in the design, analysis, or interrogation of aircraft structures, cabin monuments, and systems. Must have experience providing shop floor instructions and working directly with the technical workforce technicians, leads, and managers. - Strong written and verbal communication and collaborative skills and the ability to effectively communicate the organization's position with external and internal customers. - The ability to effectively work with and support a multi-disciplined team of engineers, mechanics, technicians, managers, etc - Experience designing aircraft structural repair drawings with basic static stress analysis in support of the drawing 4, Aircraft or aviation MRB experience creating dispositions in a manufacturing environment 5. Physical ability to work in confined spaces, climb stands and ladders and move about typical aircraft work platforms. 6. Flexibility to move quickly from one assignment to the next and the ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously. 7. Experience with parts manufacturing methods, techniques and practices and the ability to support manufacturing teams to resolve discrepancies. ### Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years manufacturing engineering, design engineering, or related technical experience. ### Position Purpose Under moderate supervision, provides direct technical support to manufacturing operations and internal customers. Develops procedures and processes to streamline and optimize manufacturing operations. Interfaces with external suppliers for supplier related issues. Provides guidance and mentoring to entry level OE staff members. ### Job Description Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: For manufacturing process to which 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 average mechanic should be able to perform task first time with no rejections. Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components) to optimize production process. Contribute to the planning, developing and coordinating of important manufacturing and engineering projects aimed at process development and improvement in the manufacturing areas. Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements. Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering. Determine and develop individual approach to solutions within schedule and cost objectives. Provide training to OE Is and OE IIs as required. in work methods, procedures, and in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems. Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations. Apply Lean principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader. Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes. Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan. Work under moderate supervision - work should only require review for alignment with general organizational strategy, and accuracy / consistency with meeting overall objectives. ### Additional Functions 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. ### Other Requirements Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.. Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math. Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor. ### Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc. Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision making experience highly desirable. Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable. This job requires one to be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. ### Additional Information Requisition Number 236509 Category: Operations Engineering Percentage of Travel: None Shift: First Employment Type: Full-time Posting End Date: 10/22/2026 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. 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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 PI287604862 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 10, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 19, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 9 days - Location: St. Louis, MO, US - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $83,365 - $113,780 per year[Apply on General Dynamics’s careers site →](https://www.gd.com/careers/operations-engineer-iii-st-louis-mo-us-236509-gac-opportunity) ## More jobs at General Dynamics ### [Operations Engineering Specialist I | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/b329447119bdb12f898a/) St. Louis, MO, US ### [Stress Liaison Service Engineer CS SVC Tech Spec II St. Louis (CPS) | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/121ae6e5fd1891d7f934/) St. Louis, MO, US ### [Summer 2027 - Operations Engineer Collegiate Associate Intern (St. Louis) | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/c1cee7228dd42287d67c/) St. Louis, MO, US ### [AMT II A&P | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/66607b80bdcc78e35294/) St. Louis, MO, US ### [AMT IV A&P | General Dynamics](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/1bb32167b7bce6d07738/) St. Louis, MO, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [General Manager III - Distribution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/6659bb71f5016976e821/) Deutsche Post · Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States of America ### [General Manager III - Distribution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/deutsche-post/jobs/e1c9bd6b4f3ce050208d/) Deutsche Post · Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America ### [Operations General Foreman (2nd shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cargill/jobs/ba37aba5afca5b17e3c2/) Cargill · Hazleton, Pennsylvania ### [General Chemistry Operations Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/9afc23cc0ffb8355b51d/) Cardinal Health · Mansfield, MA ### [Operations Senior Specialist III- Foreclosure Doc Execution](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/630331713216cfb52ce9/) JPMorganChase · Columbus, OH, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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