Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinate the production program management efforts and requirements, ensuring comprehensive planning and documentation to meet established production schedules.
Proactively identify and address trends in production and performance parameters to mitigate potential issues.
Conduct data analysis and report program results and conclusions formally and informally through technical reports, briefings, memos, and white papers.
Maintain active involvement in key programmatic engagements with prime contractor, including but not limited to Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs), and Failure Review Boards (FRBs).
Develop and implement production strategies and plans with ability to utilize systems engineering concepts to ensure components and software meet performance requirements.
Develop strategic production metrics to support oversight and monitoring of hardware and integration activities.
Independently perform and report trend analysis for hardware and integration activities within all lab, assembly, contractor, and production facilities.
Develop white papers to outline recommendations for production/integration gaps to support the USG in prioritizing requirement execution on a quarterly basis.
Supports Production/Pilot Line Validation activities providing independent assessments and recommendations for the USG.
Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and waivers/deviations for their impact on product integrity and producibility, providing data analysis and reporting to USG leadership on recommendations for approval.
Review Contract Deliverable Requirement Lists (CDRLs) for Production, providing technical expertise and assessment to support Government acceptance of CDRLs.
Mentor and provide recommendations to other Production Engineers. Provide expert guidance on program milestone requirements, core production engineering competencies, contract requirements package contents related to production, product sell off processes, and prime/sub-contractor production management.
Assist in developing Statements of Work (SOWs) to support assigned products.
Evaluate technical proposals to support assigned products, utilizing technical evaluation strategies/techniques to support the USG evaluation lead.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Candidate must be a US citizen, and within commuting distance of Redstone Arsenal, AL or be willing to relocate.
A bachelor’s degree (or Master’s) in an Engineering discipline
10 years of relevant experience is desired.
Must have a solid understanding of DoD 5000
Desired Qualifications
Subject Matter Expert with defense systems experience in production areas is a required.
Candidate must be experienced with Microsoft Office products.
Should have an understanding of systems engineering methodology and techniques.
Candidate must be able to think independently and be self-motivated, with proven organizational skills, ability to multi-task and support varied assignments.
Good communication skills are important, with a positive and friendly demeanor.
Security Clearance Requirements:
Must currently hold an active and transferable DoD security clearance
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Other Requirements:
Must be a US citizen and be able to obtain and hold an active Security Clearance
Travel: up to 25%