Sentinel Manufacturing Engineer (17205)

Join the Production Operations MFG Engineering team for Sentinel and take part in engineering solutions to deploy and deliver a state-of-the-art weapon system to our customer. This position requires a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge in the fabrication, assembly, system integration, deployment and testing of engineered products. The candidate will be involved in all engineering activities supporting the deployment of critical systems for the Sentinel program. This includes, but is not limited to, working with suppliers to develop a compliant Manufacturing Plan, conducting Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) events, engineering solutions for the deployment and install of products, Bill of Materials creation, developing work and installation instructions, supporting system design, and tool design. The candidate will provide advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance and execution to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements. Primary responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative leadership and guidance to the various program Integrated Product Team (IPT) cohorts and Suppliers in support of: Production documentation and data Build/Buy Assembly, installation, and work instructions Specialty Tooling design, development, and production in support of field installation activities Team liaison and SME for engineering support during field activities Represents the organization as a technical contact, interacts with senior personnel on important technical matters, facilitates inter-team coordination, and reinforces leadership's vision and goals Develop processes by studying requirements; research, design, modify, and test production/deployment methods and equipment Collaborates with Design Engineering on design to ensure practical manufacturing and fabrication solutions Coordinates with the integration team(s) on day-to-day activities; resolves complex process issues Work with suppliers to develop manufacturing planning for successful preparation and execution of MRAs Research and evaluate commercially available tools and equipment to support deployment activities Investigates root cause of discrepancies and implements corrective actions Troubleshoots existing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and efficiency Develops and maintains detailed work and install instructions for assigned products/processes Educates/trains operators on new and existing processes Establish and maintain a program project plan and schedule that is aligned with the program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) Provide on-site engineering support during field installations Provides advanced technological ideas and Subject Matter Expertise (SME) to resolve technical questions and ensure compliance to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Statement of Work (SOW) requirements Lean practices to continually identify opportunities for improvement Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. Bachelor's degree in Science with 2 years of experience; or Master's with 0 years of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. Must be a U.S. Citizen with an Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need Experience with Design Reviews, Process Control Documentation, Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials Experience with Mechanical/Electrical Drawings Experience with Siemens NX/CPLM or similar tools and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project) Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, etc. Experience deploying engineering solutions to the field Previous experience in production for a military program Previous experience on EMD projects Experience with Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) An understanding of Manufacturing Readiness Assessment's and establishing Manufacturing Readiness Levels per DoD customer requirements Prior experience developing and designing tooling for field work and installations An understanding of tooling, work instructions, and visual aid