KBR, Inc

Obsolescence Manager

KBR, Inc • $100K — $120K *
Huntsville, AL 35810In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 5-10 years experience in engineering domain
  • Experience in senior staff positions preferred
  • Ability to deliver technical briefings to senior management
  • Experience generating technical reports
  • Manufacturing and process improvement experience preferred
  • 5-10 years experience with PATRIOT or IBCS weapon systems

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify replacements for obsolete parts using industry search tools
  • Generate obsolescence reports by system configuration for PATRIOT and IBCS systems
  • Create briefing materials for obsolescence reports to support program meetings
  • Develop and deliver obsolescence reports for FMS partners and senior managers
  • Chair semiannual obsolescence working group meeting with FMS partners and leadership
  • Analyze contractor proposed obsolescence changes and communicate issues
  • Recommend upgrade courses of action based on obsolescence reports and program goals
  • Organize and chair bi-weekly IPT meetings to discuss hardware changes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Engagement with innovative weapon systems
  • Dynamic and fast-paced working environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Exposure to senior leadership and decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Title:
Obsolescence Manager

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an Obsolescence Manager for fast-paced and dynamic role supporting the PATRIOT and IBCS weapon systems. The candidate will be responsible for conducting broad industrial research to identify hardware obsolescence mitigation strategies in each of the managed major end items. Candidates will use multiple datasets and tools to drive design changes with prime contractors. The candidate will prepare briefings to senior leaders and lead bi-weekly IPTs to communicate changes across both IFMC and PGSE project offices. The Obsolescence Manager will organize and lead a semiannual program level meetings, presenting top design changes and possible courses of action to FMS system users and PAE Fires leadership. The Obsolescence Manager is a key member of Performance Management Directorate, that will interface with Hardware and International Programs Teams.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Candidate will be responsible for proactively using industry search tools to identify possible replacements for identified obsolete parts.
  • Candidate will generate obsolescence reports by system configuration per major end item for all fielded configurations of PATRIOT and IBCS systems.
  • Candidate will generate briefing materials of obsolescence reports for each configuration per major end item for IFMC senior leadership, supporting program meetings and IPTs.
  • Candidate will be responsible for developing and delivery obsolescence reports with FMS partners and senior managers.
  • Candidate will chair semiannual obsolescence working group meeting with FMS partners and PAE leadership.
  • Candidate will analyze prime contractor proposed obsolescence changes (engineering change proposals) for form, fit, function changes and communicate issues to the hardware team and USG obsolescence lead.
  • Candidate will analyze obsolescence reports and recommend different upgrade courses of action for FMS partners based on fielding configuration and programmatic goals.
  • Candidate will organize and chair bi-weekly IPT meeting, communicating hardware obsolescence changes in development and execution for PGSE and IFMC project leadership.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, any disciple, from an ABET accredited program.
  • 5-10 years of experience in their engineering domain..


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in senior staff positions.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver technical briefings to senior management and subject matter experts.
  • Demonstrated ability to generate and deliver technical reports.
  • Demonstrated manufacturing and process improvement experience.
  • 5-10 years of experience working on PATRIOT or IBCS weapon systems.
  • Experience working with Hardware design teams.


About KBR, Inc

KBR, Inc is an American engineering, procurement, and construction company headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company provides services to customers in the energy, chemical, and government sectors, among others. KBR has a global presence, with operations in over 40 countries. The company was founded in 1901 as M.W. Kellogg Company and has undergone several name changes and mergers since then. KBR is committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to its customers while also being a responsible corporate citizen.
Learn more about KBR, Inc
Size
28,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$72 million
Founded
1919
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$5.7 billion
NASDAQ
KBR
* Ladders Estimates

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