Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair)

Boeing•Tukwila, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing BGS is currently looking for a Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair) Level 3 candidate for our P-8 Retrofit Engineering Team, whose mission is to provide modification, retrofit, and support for the P-8 aircraft. Our vision is to provide world class, high quality, and timely Retrofit Planning, Time Compliance Technical Order and Retrofit Installation Instruction Authoring, Retrofit Project Management, Validation and Verification, Retrofit Kit Management and Installation Support. The Boeing Company’s P-8 Retrofit Team requires a retrofit and repair technical specialist to assist with the authoring of Technical Directives (TDs) and Installation Data Packages (IDPs) for the installation of new modifications on the in-service aircraft, as well as mod-site support for the P-8 programs. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the Tukwila, WA facility. Position Overview: Leads definition and development of retrofit technical documents detailing retrofit modifications and installations. Develops estimates and analyses for complex modifications involving multiple impacted systems or platform configurations. Collaborates with internal functions to resolve issues such as parts and material obsolescence. Leads retrofit kit first article quality validation/verification activities. Manages kit delivery schedule, plans performance and initiates remedial action. Provides on-site support of complex retrofit installations related to maintenance, modifications, and repairs based on established customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

Requirements

3+ years of reading and understanding engineering blueprints/drawings.
3+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
1 to 2 years’ experience with analyzing and interpreting engineering data for inclusion into maintenance manuals and technical publications
Candidate must have 1 to 2 years of P-8 aircraft experience.
Knowledge of researching design resources, standard parts, process specs to research previously modified product configurations.
Knowledge of retrofit kitting process
Ability to write clear, concise technical prose, as well as apply technical knowledge and knowledge of fundamental writing skills for a variety of technical publications.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience working on military or commercial aircraft
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, aviation, aerospace.
Experience with the P-8 aircraft maintenance
Experience working with drawings that define the engineering, special engineering, special tooling, retrofit kit packaging, independent work packages and material requirements for accomplishment of inspections, modifications, improvement changes, and repairs of delivered products.
Experience authoring Technical Directives and/or Installation Data Packages.
Experience in Retrofit Modifications.
Experience working in BIRKS, REDARs, PSDS, RCS.

Responsibilities

Knowledge to research delivered and previously modified product configuration (e.g., aircraft, spacecraft, support/test equipment) and ability to develop all material requirements.
Knowledge of location and use of resource data (e.g., company and vendor design resources, standard parts, process and specifications Research and analyze engineering data to develop and evaluate retrofit/repair product configurations.
Develops and defines customer retrofit/repair requirements.
Creates/authors retrofit technical documents and retrofit installation data packages.
Writes technical documents with clear, concise technical prose
Identifies and defines requirements for retrofit kit definition, development and delivery.
Reviews engineering data packages to determine configuration requirements.
Identifies required parts, materials and consumables.
Provides technical resolution for retrofit and modification related problems.
Validates engineering bill of materials and analyzes gaps.
Defines configuration requirements and creates an installable modification package.
Supports internal and external customers.
Develop estimates and analyses for retrofit projects.
Analyzes and resolves modification procedures and parts/material issues.
Supports certification and verification/validation efforts as needed.
Support of MOD lines