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SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc. · 1 hour ago

Production Engineer (Aviation)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer to support the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office. The role involves overseeing production processes, ensuring quality and efficiency, and providing technical expertise in manufacturing operations and contract development.

AnalyticsData ManagementInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide production engineering support for aviation components and aviation systems, conduct producibility and manufacturing readiness assessments, and troubleshooting and resolve production related issues

Serve as a technical lead and oversight for OEM manufacturing, ensuring quality products are delivered to approved schedules. Interface with the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other Government agencies on all matters pertaining to production

Provide technical expertise in the development of contract requirements packages for production and sustainment contracts to include statement of work and CDRLs

Conduct periodic on-site production reviews

Conduct technical evaluations for OEM and supplier proposals

Conduct Production Line Validations/Qualifications/Efficiencies/Verifications

Evaluate OEMs through Manufacturing Readiness Assessments/Supplier Assessment Surveys to determine Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL)

Lead efforts to complete all long-term manufacturing planning, tooling planning, operation instructions, manpower allocations, quality adherence, and configuration control methods that support production

Follow up on the execution of manufacturing operations progress to support successful execution of the sensor build plan and provide guidance to the contractor to fix any noted shortcomings

Lead and/or support special team/studies and perform special projects/assignments as assigned

Prepare and deliver briefings and written reports to management, customers, and other higher-level personnel

Assess program cost, schedule, and performance risks related to production/manufacturing, industrial base challenges, and supply chain shortages

Lead a cross-functional team in a Production Readiness Review (PRR) of a supplier’s manufacturing operation. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for USG evaluation of the Production Operations related threads/elements in a PRR event

Maintain and publish a planning tool (example ASKAT) that identifies current view of milestones for all active Technical Evaluation efforts, PRR, PMR, site visit and related events

Provide system recommendations, findings, and decisions to program PM and senior management in the accomplishment of various Program objectives

Keep PM informed of technical status of assigned tasks, program status, significant program events, controversial issues, program reviews, and other relevant issues

Must be willing and able to travel 25-50%

Other duties as assigned

Adhere to company's AS9100 and QMS policies, procedures, and guidelines

Qualification

Production engineeringAviation systemsManufacturing readiness assessmentsTechnical evaluationsQuality assuranceAS9100 complianceInterpersonal skillsProject managementCommunication skillsTeam leadershipProblem-solvingTechnical writing

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance

Must be willing and able to travel 25-50%

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Software, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) is required and at least ten (10) years of relevant experience associated with production of technical items related to aviation systems

Strong interpersonal skills are a must to facilitate coordination of configuration management, contracts, outside contractors/vendors, engineers, and project/program leadership

Company

SPS - Systems Products Solutions, Inc.

For nearly 20 years, Systems, Products, and Solutions (SPS), Inc. and its award-winning subsidiary aviation company, Millennium Systems Services, Inc.

Founded in 2005

Huntsville, Alabama, USA

51-200 employees