Production Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• DigiFlight, Inc. is seeking a Production Engineer supporting the Apache Attack Helicopter Project Management Office (AAH-PMO) based in the Huntsville, AL area. Candidate for this position must be able to work independently, often acting without direct supervision, be self-motivated, and able to build strong relationships across multiple Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and project office personnel with all levels of government employees.
• The Apache Sensors Production Engineer is the principal advisor to the PD/DPD pertaining to the sphere of manufacturing and overseeing the production of goods in the Sensors Portfolio. The Production Engineer ensures that all products are manufactured with utmost efficiency and quality, according to planned protocols using the appropriate technology. Additionally, the Production Engineer is the principal advisor to the PD/DPD/Gate Keeper pertaining to centralized technical review and processing of proposals received by the Apache Sensors Office. These duties include:
• Provide production engineering support for aviation components and aviation systems, conduct producibility and manufacturing readiness assessments, and troubleshooting and resolve production related issues.
• Serve as a technical lead and oversight for OEM manufacturing, ensuring quality products are delivered to approved schedules. Interface with the prime contractor, subcontractors, and other Government agencies on all matters pertaining to production.
• Provide technical expertise in the development of contract requirements packages for production and sustainment contracts to include statement of work and CDRLs.
• Conduct periodic on-site production reviews.
• Conduct technical evaluations for OEM and supplier proposals.
• Conduct Production Line Validations/Qualifications/Efficiencies/Verifications.
• Evaluate OEMs through Manufacturing Readiness Assessments/Supplier Assessment Surveys to determine Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL).
• Lead efforts to complete all long-term manufacturing planning, tooling planning, operation instructions, manpower allocations, quality adherence, and configuration control methods that support production.
• Follow up on the execution of manufacturing operations progress to support successful execution of the sensor build plan and provide guidance to the contractor to fix any noted shortcomings.