Volt is immediately hiring for a Lead Electrical Engineer-Electrical Component & Obsolescence Management in Berkeley, MO Position Type: Full Time(Contract)
Duration: 6 Months Contract, Possible Conversion into Direct Hire
Location: Berkeley, MO-Onsite
As a Lead Electrical Engineer, you will: 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. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 12+ years’ experience with parts obsolescence management, assessment & monitoring on Circuit Card Assemblies.
• 12+ years’ experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
• Active DOD Secret Clearance.
• 18+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Electrical Assembly.
• Experience as a Component Engineer.
• Experience with DoD programs.
• Experience with Military Standards and Specifications.
• Experience with Failure Analysis tools and techniques. Pay Range: $90-$105 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
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Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.
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