Position Description

**Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required.**

The Component Engineering (CE) Team supports St. Louis Area production programs (F-22, T-7, MQ25, F/A-18, F-15, Weapons, etc.)and is currently seeking Electrical Component and Obsolescence Management Lead Engineer with a desire to continue to develop into a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) expert while working among industry experts, working on legacy programs as well as the future aircrafts, weapons, and technologies. This position is located in Berkeley, Missouri. Regular and predicted attendance is required.

Position Responsibilities:

Electrical/Component and Assembly:
Applies engineering knowledge of electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical components in evaluation of components for assembly and subassembly repair/design
Directly supports Sub-contractors and Suppliers to ensure their electronic components are qualified for company usage per the contract and the Parts Management Plan
Understanding of Aircraft and Weapons design/requirements to recommend the correct Alternate electrical components for new product development and legacy programs
Represents company on Electrical and Electronic Component National Committees
Uses Project Management tools to meet cost, schedule, and technical performance requirements
Incorporates Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), LEAN and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research and qualification, (3) work procedures and (4) lab testing and qualification
Leads, establishes work statements, defines strategies, and/or provides consultation with peers while keeping management informed

Electrical Obsolescence and DMSMS:
Conducts proactive obsolescence forecasting and monitoring using Component Monitoring and Surveillance Tools, Predictive Obsolescence Systems, OEM/Supplier surveys, etc.
Monitors Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alerts and provide obsolescence status reports to the programs and Department of Defense (DoD) customers (Navy, Air Force, Army, etc.)
Develops obsolescence mitigation possibilities and business case analyses supporting recommended resolution options
Prepares presentation material to communicate DMSMS Case issues and proposed resolutions to customers and programs
Leads periodic DMSMS meetings with internal and external DoD and Industry Customers on company programs
Prepares / Presents customer contractual deliverable plans and required reports
Manages obsolescence management processes within Product/Program IPTs
Leads/ Supports enterprise teams with other BR&T SMEs from across the company enterprise
Understanding of Aircraft and Weapons design/requirements to recommend new and Alternate electrical components for new product development and legacy programs
Represents St. Louis site/programs at company enterprise DMS meetings
Develops technical and cost proposals
Develops Counterfeiting Testing to define probability of electrical components being counterfeit
Reviews/Edits draft program Statements of Work (SOWs) and Contract Deliverable documents
Reviews and assists in the implementation of DoD Parts Management Program (PMP) requirements, ensuring the integrity and appropriate use of parts per specified application requirements
Maintains and implements improvements/choices in software tools used to support DMSMS activities
Assists programs in identifying and mitigating obsolescence risks

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret clearance Post-Start is required.

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