Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Secret clearance
- Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline and 10 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 4 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline and 20 years of relevant experience; OR Master’s degree in related discipline and 15 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in related discipline and 5 years of relevant experience
- ABET-accredited Engineering degree
Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
Technical Skills:
- Strong ability to translate operational and mission requirements into clear technical, design, and fabrication objectives.
- Demonstrated experience evaluating stability, capability, and suitability of manufacturing processes for complex or emerging product designs.
- Expertise applying variation‑reduction methods and lean manufacturing principles to improve production efficiency and quality.
- Experience assessing production processes, identifying root causes of failures in test or manufacturing, and recommending effective corrective actions.
- Knowledge of DoD Production Readiness Reviews and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, including use of the MRL Deskbook.
- Ability to analyze manufacturing cost drivers, schedules, and performance metrics and ensure compliance with quality and Airworthiness requirements.
- Experience developing manufacturing inputs for Government documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management practices, including supplier assessments, audits, and performance monitoring.
- Proficiency conducting Process Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analyses (PFMECAs), and applying counterfeit parts prevention and detection methods.
- Knowledge of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence management strategies.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making abilities to support complex technical evaluations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for conveying technical findings to diverse audiences.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and adapt to changing program needs.
Additional Information:
Location: Hill AFB, UT
Travel: May be required based on program needs
Work Environment: On-site
#LI-TG1