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Vertex Aerospace Sr. Electrical Engineer, Production Engineering in Indianapolis, Indiana
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V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Sr. Electrical Engineer, Production Engineering to join our team!
Job Description:
V2X Aerospace Solutions is seeking an electrical engineer to support manufacturing and repair of military aircraft displays. The candidate must be able to develop technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity and guide the successful completion of major electrical/mechanical subassemblies and final build and/or repair. The candidate should also be able to support multiple projects in a highly collaborative team environment. NOTE: This position is on site daily.
Job responsibilities include:
Answer technical questions from suppliers of electronic components.
Answer technical questions from technicians on the floor who are building / repairing electronic components.
Help them to troubleshoot the components when necessary down to the electrical component level.
Work with test engineers to identify and fix problems with test equipment.
Work with design engineers, customers and subcontractors to address parts obsolescence, identifying issues, options, and to develop recommendations to resolve.
Modify or develop drawings as required.
Review the Bill of Material (BOM) for accuracy prior to release to production or overhaul and repair.
Develop Manufacturing procedures to assist technicians with assembly / manufacture of products.
Generate Change Notices or Variances to support design changes required to resolve issues encountered during the manufacture or repair of products.
Assist in developing Basis of Estimates for future work.
Integrate new technology into existing manufacturing processes to reduce costs.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 6 years full time engineering experience
Experience in a manufacturing or depot support role working on one or more of the following types of electrical assemblies: circuit card assemblies, power supplies, displays.
Experience writing/editing technical documents
Experience interpreting engineering drawings and schematics to understand the functionality of the assembly and to troubleshoot test failures
Experience using basic electronics diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, network analyzers and other types of test equipment to be able to troubleshoot circuits to the component level.
Able to understand electrical component datasheets and recommend replacements for obsolete parts
Ability to manage multiple, unrelated tasks in an organized manner
Experience with common industry and military specifications and standards
Basic MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong technical leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead the resolution of complex technical challenges
Manufacturing experience with defense-related products
Existing Secret Security Clearance preferred or ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Experience working in a cross-functional environment
Desired Skills:
Expertise in aircraft electrical systems.
Design experience with defense-related products
Knowledge of circuit card design and manufacture
Knowledge of configuration management processes
Experience with Windchill (product data management)
Knowledge of EVM (Earned Value)
Experience in developing and maintenance of Engineering Technical Data Packages
Knowledge of the Production Release Process
Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) – SAP preferred
Ability to estimate level of effort on projects/tasks for cost and schedule
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Systems, or related field.