Valve Specialist

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Valve Specialist

Analyzes product failures for root causes, proposes corrective actions, prepares failure and analysis report and maintains reliability control database on product success/failure history. Utilizes statistical methods such as linear regression and standard deviation to evaluate compliance with reliability numerical requirements. Participates in design reviews of new products and continues review of proposed changes affecting product baseline data. Prepares reliability section of technical proposals, including manpower estimates and scheduling. Reviews preliminary reports and waivers, deviations and engineering change proposals for compliance with contractual requirements Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Builds knowledge of Group, its processes and customers. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Requires expanded conceptual knowledge in own discipline and broadens capabilities. Understands key industry drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Has developed the foundational knowledge of DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements. No formal mentoring or advisory responsibilities; provides informal task guidance to new/less experienced team members. Solves problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions using technical experience and judgment and precedents. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team; works within guidelines and policies. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations. No formal supervisory responsibility. Requires a college or university degree in Engineering. Typically requires 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.