Mid-level Technical Analyst

Position Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of aerospace mechanical/structural component fabrication and assembly processes and technologies to support metallic fabrication research and development strategies and plans.
• Design, develop, verify, apply, and implement experimental technologies and improvements to established fabrication technologies.
• Support multi-functional teams in the above effort, coordinate the identification and capture of cost and weight savings, and assist in strategic technology planning.
• Research, design, develop and analyze materials, tools, products, and their related fabrication and assembly processes to develop and optimize for use in engineering design of and/or application in aero systems structures, systems and subsystems.
• Develop, analyze, and apply material properties and design allowables, processing methods, and quality engineering specifications and standards to metallic fabrication projects.
• Review engineering drawings and documents for part conformance and assist in resolving part failure analysis for fabrication, assembly and in service problems.
• Implement concepts and designs, analyze prototype systems, equipment, and processes, and verify compliance with customer requirements, company policy, procedures and guidelines, and governmental regulations.
• Facilitate technology implementation in production and provide support to the user community.
• Determine the feasibility of new design, modeling, and fabrication techniques, as well as investigate and analyze problems to restore the quality and functionality of products and processes.
• Oversee fabrication of test parts and components in support of metallic fabrication research projects.
• Assist with programming and sustainment of lab machining assets.

Basic Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of related experience with fabrication and machining technology.
• Familiarity with fabrication and machining of high temperature metal alloys.
• 5 to 8 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CATIA or other equivalent CAD programs.
• Engineering and technical drawing interpretation knowledge.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience utilizing various Microsoft Office Suite applications, such as Office 365 and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word, Teams and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, procedures and specifications.
• 3+ years’ experience in project management, developing and sustaining large complex projects.
• Experience with NC programming highly preferred, supporting coupon level work and subscale prototypes.
• Experience with hard metal machining, high temperature alloys.
• Understanding of metallurgical terminology and concepts.
• Experience with Catia V5 highly preferred.
• Experience working with a multi-functional team on technical manufacturing projects.
• Experience working in a research and development environment.
• Ability to take initiative and seek creative metallic fabrication solutions.