Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Experience with senior leader communication of complex technologies
Able to work well within a team/collaborative environment
Responsibilities
Serve as Technical Resource for manufacturing and technology aspects
Generate RFIs and industry surveys to assess supplier strengths/weaknesses
Plan RFPs to develop solutions for identified industry challenges
Collaborate with Project Analyst/Lead to create detailed SOWs
Evaluate and provide feedback on deliverables
Identify and assess project-specific risks with suppliers
Support day-to-day project execution and report to Program Manager
Benefits
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies like HEL and HPM systems
Engagement in a diverse, multi-discipline team environment
Chance to influence critical technologies for the Department of War
Travel opportunities to various vendors and manufacturing facilities
Support for professional growth in advanced manufacturing concepts
Full Job Description
The Project Engineer will directly support the Army's Manufacturing Industrial Base team to advance manufacturing capability across multiple emerging technologies such as High Energy Laser (HEL) and High Power Microwave (HPM) systems. Candidate will work as an individual contributor and within a diverse, multi-discipline team supporting and leading multiple, simultaneous efforts.
Successful candidates are those willing to learn new and challenging technologies and apply both proven and novel manufacturing concepts to the production of complex systems. Additional winning qualities: the experience to communicate clearly with teammates, customers, and subcontractors at various levels of technical knowledge; the confidence to advise owners of low-rate, immature manufacturing processes on how to advance with respect to DoD manufacturing guideposts; and the ability to work within a close-knit team, bringing enthusiasm into a serious job to advance critical technologies towards service in the field.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as Technical Resource for the team on specific aspects of manufacturing and technology based on research and consultation with available Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Generate requests for information (RFIs), industry surveys, and other solicitations to collect the information needed to understand the strengths/weaknesses of suppliers/supply chains that support critical technologies for the Department of War (DoW)
Plan requests for proposals (RFPs) and other solicitations to collect/develop solutions to the challenges/weaknesses identified in industry surveys, etc for the identified technologies
Work with Project Analyst/Lead to develop detailed statements of work (SOWs) to outline the tasks required to implement solutions to industry challenges
Evaluate and provide recommendations/ feedback on deliverables
Work with suppliers and partners to identify and evaluate project-specific risks
Travel to various vendors and manufacturing facilities across the US, up to 20%
Support Project Analyst/Lead for day-to-day execution of assigned projects, reporting to the Program Manager
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Required Skills
Ability to obtain Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field
Able to work well within a team/collaborative environment
Required Experience
5 years of relevant manufacturing experience
Experience with senior leader communication of complex technologies
Desired Experience
Experience developing and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Quality Management System best practicesExperience with Quality measures (e.g. FMECA, Statistical Controls, etc.)
Working knowledge of DoD acquisition processes and development cycles
About Radiance Technologies
Radiance Technologies is a defense contractor that provides systems engineering, technology development, and operational support services to the Department of Defense, intelligence community, and other government agencies. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. Radiance Technologies has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States by Inc. Magazine and has received numerous awards for its work in the defense industry.
