Palmdale, CA based assignment managing approx. 20-25 Material Review engineers. Manager will be assigned the west coast segment of the MRB teams that includes F-35 edge production, F-22 Field component repair (Palmdale), F-35 Flight Test (EAFB,PAX River) and U2 Periodic Depot Maintenance (Palmdale - Site 2). Direct reports support the dispositioning of non-conforming material on the F-35 discovered in detail fabrication, at Build-to-Print suppliers, sub-assy through component delivery, and flight test operations. The F-22 task includes managing dispositions of Customer Repair Orders and spares. Task responsibilities may expand to add ADP teams locally and/or deployed teams in foreign nations depending on overall team global needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of related design or MRB combined experience.
- Familiarity with LM Tools and Processes: QADS, Apriso, Solumina, ServiceFlo, SFM, PDM, CATIA, VAS, ALIS.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office suite.
- Prior MRB certification and/or related design experience using aircraft composites, metals, systems wiring, fluid systems, ducting, or finishes on a 5th generation aircraft.
- A basic-to-advanced understanding of a wide range of engineering principles applied to high performing aircraft including structural load paths, strength and DaDT analyses.
- Familiarity with production processes, tooling, and methods of manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with USG Customers including local DCMA, JPO, Lightning Support Team reps, and/or SPO representatives.
Responsibilities
- Directs and manages the dispositioning of non-conforming material on the F-35 discovered in detail fabrication, at Build-to-Print suppliers, sub-assy through component delivery, and flight test operations.
- Manages dispositions of Customer Repair Orders and spares for the F-22 task.
- Participates in hands-on evaluation of non-conformances on aircraft and components.
- Assists with establishing and/or refining MRB processes and policy.
- Performs technical reviews and guidance of work produced by the team.
- Monitors various performance metrics.
- Interfaces with leadership on needs both locally and at remote sites.
Other
- Managing approx. 20-25 Material Review engineers.
- Daily task coordination.
- Maintaining strong relationships with customers.
- Maintaining staff forecasting, hiring or negotiating internal transfers, and deploying resources as necessary.
- Ensuring employees receive proper training and preparation for various assignments and managing logistics for employee deployments/reassignments.
- Some off-shift, weekend, holiday work hours should be expected.
- Position will require some travel (annual travel: 3-4 times domestically, 1-2 times internationally).
- Must be a US Citizen.
- This position will require a Secret government security clearance.
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
- Applicant should possess demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with USG Customers including local DCMA, JPO, Lightning Support Team reps, and/or SPO representatives.
- Applicant must possess or be able to acquire a valid passport.
- Applicant may be subjected to government evaluation for MRB certification.
