Senior Production Engineer (IFMC)

The candidate will provide Production Engineering Sr support to the Program Executive Office (PEO) Missile and Space (M&S) Integrated Fires & Mission Command (IFMC) Project Office's Performance Management Directorate. Candidate required to have experience in production management and manufacturing to support an Army Air and Missile Defense program currently in the production phase. This position is responsible for providing senior level leadership, guidance, technical expertise, and support in the functional area of Production Engineering to ensure that systems and system components fulfill requirements and standards. The candidate will be responsible for the strategic integration of production requirements across multiple hardware/software configurations as well as adapting production improvements concepts to ongoing agile hardware development. The candidate must have expertise in the following: oversight of production line validation events, support of design reviews, and participation in production configuration audits. The candidate will:

• 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.

Basic 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 and 10+ years of relevant experience is desired. Candidates must have a solid understanding of DoD 5000.

Other 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 Requirements:

Candidate must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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