Manufacturing & Quality Engineer (H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopter)

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer for the M&QE Division, in NAVAIR's Systems Acquisition Group. The candidate will provide research analysis and technical domain engineering support in M&QE for the H53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA 261). This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work environment, with duties performed at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This position requires 20% travel to alternative sites.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide Manufacturing and Quality engineering support for the H53 Heavy Lift Helicopter Program Office (PMA 261). Taking directions from a senior Government Civilian M&Q engineer.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to provide support in the establishment of M&QE requirements and management of M&QE efforts through all acquisition phases, including capacity analysis to examine for scalability.
• Examine suppliers and perform facilities evaluations assessing contractor design, development and manufacturing/quality planning activities, ensuring that production and producibility considerations are being appropriately integrated into the systems engineering process.
• Evaluate design producibility, manufacturing planning and proposed or actual production/quality processes considering program affordability needs and with respect to established schedules and production plans.
• Provide technical support for producibility and manufacturing discussions in design reviews and program/technical meetings and provide design and process oriented technical inputs.
• Identify the causes of potential or actual manufacturing, producibility, or quality problems and recommend solutions to M&QE and IPT management via briefing or written correspondence.
• Prepare technical risk assessments for decision meetings and related briefings.
• Support the M&QE Division and IPT in planning and leading design, manufacturing and quality risk reduction efforts, producibility assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Support the M&QE lead during the conduct of Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), Quality System Evaluations (QSEs) and other M&QE reviews. Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to assist M&QE Division leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities so that they optimally support programs and fleet readiness.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required.
• Industrial Engineering background is desired
• Experience in machining, manufacturing, and/or production of components/systems required.
• Background in quality inspections and processes not required but preferred.
• H-53 maintenance background or Rotary Wing maintenance background highly preferred
• DCMA background would be helpful
• Manufacturing & Quality knowledge, skills and abilities
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance is required
• US. Citizen

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Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $130,500.00 - $144,900.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

• A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates. If you have any questions about the referral policy or this position, please contact the Recruiting team.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

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