R&D SOURCING ENGINEER IV
The Marvin Group is a strategic partner for global alternate mission equipment and sustainment, specializing in the development and manufacturing of systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near Los Angeles International Airport, the group comprises Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS), and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). With over 60 years of experience, The Marvin Group serves the Department of Defense and global allies, collaborating with major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.
About the role
This position requires a strong background in procurement of mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will select suppliers based on engineering requirements, supplier capabilities, and capacity. As the R&D Engineering’s Supplier Liaison, the candidate must effectively communicate with suppliers on technical and procurement levels. The role is interdisciplinary, facilitating information flow between R&D Design Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Procurement, and Suppliers. The R&D Manufacturing & Procurement Engineer (MPE) must be flexible, work effectively in a fast-paced environment, and excel as an individual contributor with minimal oversight. Priorities will evolve as programs advance through the Product Development Lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Producibility evaluation
- Selecting suppliers
- R&D procurement
- Supplier liaison
- R&D source inspection
- R&D receiving and managing of non-turnkey parts
Requirements
- 15 years of experience in Procurement or Sourcing of Mil-DoD, Aerospace, or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies OR a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Manufacturing Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Sourcing of Mil-DoD, Aerospace, or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies
- Experience with traditional metallic manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, forging, extruding, plating, grinding, welding, and non-destructive testing
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace materials, including their capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses
- Prior assembly line or shop experience is a plus
- Knowledge/experience in Quality Assurance processes and disciplines, including inspection, identification, and disposition of nonconforming materials is a plus
- Skilled in using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; SAP preferred
- Able to perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes using standard measuring equipment
- Ability to review CAD models to assist designers and vendors is a plus
- Experience with MIL-STD documents and interpreting ASME Y14.5 drawings
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs
- Must meet export control and special program access compliance requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no secondary (dual) citizenship permissible