Engineering Tech

Description

Production Support - Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems (SPHS) & PIM

Location: Anniston, AL (ANAD) and supporting program locations
Job Type: Contractor
Job Category: Engineering Technician (Except Drafter)

Position Overview:

The contractor will serve as the PM SPHS Onsite Production Lead, responsible for coordinating production support activities for the Self-Propelled Howitzer Systems (SPHS) and Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) programs. This role focuses on production execution, parts availability, system tracking, and cross-organizational coordination to ensure successful manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the onsite Production Lead for PM SPHS programs
• Track daily status of PIM/PAL/Fielded Army Aviation (FAA) systems, with emphasis on Government Furnished Material (GFM) and critical shortage parts
• Identify and manage potential production "line-stoppers" and resolve issues affecting integration, schedule, quality, manufacturing, and program execution
• Coordinate across multiple stakeholders including Elgin, ANAD, VUOC, PM SPHS, TACOM Item Managers, DLA, Service Supply Activities, and BAE Systems
• Monitor Final Inspection Records (FIR) compliance and DD250 acceptance documentation
• Track delivery of systems to Fort Sill, OK for fire control testing and validation
• Monitor parts shortages identified during inspections, disassembly, and repair operations
• Track requisitions and status of parts and assemblies shipped to and from vendors for repair, overhaul, or upgrade
• Provide ongoing updates on GFM availability and condition code status across facilities
• Participate in weekly Production Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and provide status updates and issue resolution support

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in a technical science field or some classes in engineering at an accredited university
• Minimum 15 years specialized experience in working with/on tracked or wheeled combat vehicles in military or civilian capacity, working directly with PM offices, and working onsite at military installations.
• Secret Clearance