DCS Corp

Production Engineer

DCS Corp$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to customer sensitivity
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) with 8 years of experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience in integrating vehicle software onto combat vehicles
  • Experience in the production of large, complex systems
  • Willingness to travel to various customer and contractor facilities (20% travel)

Responsibilities

  • Lead a project team of government and contract employees in multiple locations to meet delivery schedules
  • Provide engineering support for production and process improvements in Combat Vehicle systems
  • Conduct requirement development and breakdown from higher-level specifications
  • Collaborate in a team environment with USMC customers and DCS Engineers
  • Analyze and troubleshoot production-related issues in vehicles
  • Perform system engineering tasks including risk management and data analysis
  • Manage project activities including WBS development and cost analysis

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Engagement with key defense agencies and contractors
  • Work on impactful projects supporting national security
  • Collaborative environment with access to experienced professionals
  • Contribute to the advancement of military vehicle technology
Full Job Description
Production Engineer with ground combat vehicles, supporting ground combat vehicles, will interface with United State Marine Corps Program Office, US Army Combat Capability Development Center - Ground Vehicle System Center (CCDC-GVSC), other government agencies and the Prime Contractors along with the sub-contractors in order to provide technical support and direction. The engineer will provide problem solving skills related to development, production, field problems and sustainment.

The candidate will be responsible for production and post-production management on a ground combat vehicle.

The individual will assess risk and propose mitigation steps to the PMO and Engineering leadership. The individual should be able to develop briefs and white papers summarizing the risks for the systems and subsystems they are assigned.

The candidate will evaluate the progress of contractors against the tailored entry/exit criteria for design reviews.

The candidate should be able to prepare information papers for the projects assigned in order to keep the PMO and engineering leadership updated on the status on critical projects, respond to questions, and prepare them for meetings with the PAE MC, other USMC offices and Industry.

Essential Job Functions:

Lead a combined project team of government and contract employees located in many different locations while meeting directed delivery dates to meet fielding requirements.

Provide engineering support regarding production and process improvement support to Combat Vehicle systems planning, design, development, and execution.

Conduct requirement development and decomposition from higher level specifications and voice of the customer.

Work in a team environment with our USMC customer and DCS Engineers.

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve problems encountered with vehicle production issues.

Conduct system engineering tasks to include risk management, data management, and trade study analysis.

Conduct Project Management tasks including WBS Development, IMP, IMS and cost analysis.

Develop Subject Matter Expertise on a variety of combat vehicle subsystems.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace) with 8 years of experience.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Experience in vehicle software integration onto a vehicle.

Experience with production of large complex systems.

Ability to travel to various customer and contractor facilities and test centers (20% Travel).

Desired Skills:

Experience with production of ground combat vehicles systems.

Familiar with Systems Engineering and DoD Acquisition processes.

Familiar with systems/subsystems for Ground Combat Vehicles.

Experience in industrial engineering and process improvement.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
1977

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