Mechanical Engineer

MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN 

• Provide engineering support within an integrated product team responsible for advising the Project Manager (PM) office on all technical aspects of the project lifecycle.

• Offer subject matter expertise in the planning, analysis, design, testing, implementation, and sustainment of complex technical systems.

• Support production engineering, engineering development, and continuous improvement activities.

• Conduct in-depth analysis of test data and support failure investigations to determine root causes and ensure the effective implementation of corrective actions.

• Develop and deliver technical briefings to government stakeholders, presenting findings from data analysis, failure investigations, and on-site assessments.

• Review, comment and provide disposition recommendations for engineering actions such as engineering change proposals and requests for waiver

• Review, comment and provide recommendations for contractor submissions such as but not limited to rework procedures, process control documents, defect notifications and critical defect control plans.

Test & Readiness Oversight

• Critically review and evaluate contractor-developed test plans, providing expert input for all phases of product quality and performance verification, to ensure comprehensive and rigorous testing.

• Preside over and contribute to government-led Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Build Readiness Reviews (BRRs), and Data Reviews to verify contractor readiness for testing, production, and final delivery.

• Act as the government's tank ammunition technical representative at test events, subsequently briefing stakeholders on the outcomes and implications of these events.

Contractor & Site Coordination

• Function as a technical liaison for monitoring and coordinating with contractor teams across various production and testing facilities.

• Ensure seamless and effective communication between government stakeholders and technical contractor personnel to maintain common goals and resolve technical challenges.

3. Required Travel for Oversight Activities

Up to 50% travel as necessary to witness and monitor the following key events at various contractor and government sites:

• Qualification Testing
• Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)
• First Article Acceptance Testing (FAAT)
• Charge Establishment/Verification Tests
• Production Prove-Out Activities
• Failure Investigation Support
• Production Quality Improvement Initiatives
• Other mission requirements as assigned

4. Primary Deliverables

• Technical Evaluation Reports on engineering matters
• Analysis Reports for failure investigations and test data
• Technical briefing materials for stakeholder presentations
• Recommendations for Test Plan approvals
• Trip reports summarizing observations and findings from site visit