Obsolescence Engineer (DMS - Diminishing Manufacturing Sources)
About The Position
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Our Missions System sector is seeking an Obsolescence Engineer Level 2. In this role, a successful candidate will be responsible for performing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management to ensure contractual requirements and program support strategy are achieved. DMSMS management is accomplished using in-house and third-party tools for identification, investigation, selection, and tracking of resolutions. This position will also operate as an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Lead responsible for chairing recurring DMSMS IPT meetings and managing the related efforts of Buyers, Supply Chain, Standards & Components, Product Follow, and general Engineering members. The individual in this role will be expected to collaborate with and maintain close coordination with several related IPTs, provide detailed status to external customers and program leadership, and participate in program reviews.
Requirements
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline with 2 years of relevant experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of relevant experience
- Proven ability to lead and communicate with cross-functional teams internally and with customers externally
- Demonstrated experience in creating and delivering technical briefings and presentations
- U.S Citizenship required
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance with additional customer specified clearance
Nice To Haves
- Skill with SAP, ISE, Teamcenter, and MRO
- Obsolescence management experience
- Active Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Responsibilities
- Implementing the department DMSMS process for the program.
- Collection of information from multiple internal and external sources (customer, suppliers, internal, SAP, MPLM, etc.).
- Analysis of Bill of Material (BOM), drawings, and parts lists, and the ability to manipulate this data in Microsoft Office for the preparation of customer deliverables.
- Basic analysis of component-level data sheets, life-cycle data, and YTEOL data to identify and validate obsolescence issues.
- Management and reporting upon obsolescent inventory utilizing SAP, MRO, in-house macros, advanced Excel skills, and supplier contact.
- Create, analyze, and produce DMSMS technology roadmaps, impact assessments, issue reports, and present data to customers and upper management.
- Serve as an DMSMS IPT Lead.
- Chair recurring IPT meetings and manage the related efforts of Buyers, Supply Chain, Standards & Components, Product Follow, and general Engineering members.
- Coordinate and collaborate across internal functional organizations.
- Collaborate with other related IPT leads, customers, and suppliers.
- Assist in preparation of Statement of Work (SOW) wording for DMSMS requirements, and development of Basis of Estimates (BOEs).
- Serve as primary liaison for internal Program Management and external customers through virtual and in-person briefings and presentations.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available
- health insurance coverage
- life and disability insurance
- savings plan
- Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- overtime
- shift differential
- discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
