Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

Sabre Systems LLC; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 131,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus eligibility

Job summary

Sabre Systems, LLC is seeking a Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer to support the Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMO 280) within the M&QE Division. The role combines development and production activities with a focus on capacity analysis, supplier performance, and producibility in a DoD context.

The position offers a local hybrid work arrangement, with on-site duties 2–3 days per week at Patuxent River NAS and travel up to 30% to other sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in related labor category.
• Industrial Engineering background is desired.
• Manufacturing and Quality analytic skills.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance is required.
• U.S. Citizen is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for Development and Production work, including major Depot-level work, for the Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA 280). Taking directions from a senior Government Civilian M&Q engineer.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to support M&QE requirements and management of M&QE efforts through all acquisition phases, including capacity analysis to examine for scalability.
• Examine the robustness of the industrial base supply chain and tier suppliers.
• Perform facilities evaluations assessing contractor design, development and manufacturing/quality planning activities, ensuring that production and producibility considerations are being appropriately integrated into the systems engineering process.
• Evaluate design producibility, manufacturing planning and proposed or actual production/quality processes considering program affordability needs and with respect to established schedules and production plans.
• Prepare technical risk assessments for decision meetings and related briefings.
• Support the M&QE Division and IPT in planning and leading design, manufacturing and quality risk reduction efforts, producibility assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Provide technical support for producibility and manufacturing discussions in design reviews and program/technical meetings and provide design and process oriented technical inputs.
• Identify the causes of potential or actual manufacturing, producibility, or quality problems and recommend solutions to M&QE and IPT management via briefing or written correspondence.
• Support the M&QE lead during the conduct of Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), Quality System Evaluations (QSEs) and other M&QE reviews. Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to assist M&QE Division leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities so that they optimally support programs and fleet readiness.

Skills

Manufacturing analytics

Quality analytics

Active DoD SECRET clearance

Education

Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree

Industrial Engineering background (desired)

Job description

Responsibilities

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting a Journeyman Manufacturing & Quality Engineer for the M&QE Division, in NAVAIR’s Systems Acquisition Group. The candidate will provide production capacity and supply chain research analysis and technical domain engineering support for the Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA 280).

This position offers the flexibility of a local hybrid work environment, with duties performed 2 to 3 days a week on-site at Patuxent River Naval Air Station. This position requires 30% travel to alternative sites.

The selected candidate will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Provide support for a combination of Development and Production work, including major Depot-level work, for the Tomahawk Weapons System Program Office (PMA 280). Taking directions from a senior Government Civilian M&Q engineer.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to provide support in the establishment of M&QE requirements and management of M&QE efforts through all acquisition phases, including capacity analysis to examine for scalability.
• Examine the robustness of the industrial base supply chain and tier suppliers.
• Perform facilities evaluations assessing contractor design, development and manufacturing/quality planning activities, ensuring that production and producibility considerations are being appropriately integrated into the systems engineering process.
• Evaluate design producibility, manufacturing planning and proposed or actual production/quality processes considering program affordability needs and with respect to established schedules and production plans.
• Prepare technical risk assessments for decision meetings and related briefings.
• Support the M&QE Division and IPT in planning and leading design, manufacturing and quality risk reduction efforts, producibility assessments and Production Readiness Reviews (PRRs).
• Provide technical support for producibility and manufacturing discussions in design reviews and program/technical meetings and provide design and process oriented technical inputs.
• Identify the causes of potential or actual manufacturing, producibility, or quality problems and recommend solutions to M&QE and IPT management via briefing or written correspondence.
• Support the M&QE lead during the conduct of Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs), Manufacturing Readiness Assessments (MRAs), Quality System Evaluations (QSEs) and other M&QE reviews. Support Systems Engineering Technical Reviews (SETR) events.
• Conduct quality research and data analysis to assist M&QE Division leadership in improving M&QE products and capabilities so that they optimally support programs and fleet readiness.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university
• At least three (3) years of recent and relevant experience in a position related to the labor category description is required.
• Industrial Engineering background is desired
• Manufacturing and Quality analytic skills
• Demonstrated experience in an area of engineering expertise is required.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance is required
• US. Citizen

Compensation Statement

At Sabre Systems, LLC, compensation is based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, and contract-specific requirements; however, final compensation will be determined by individual qualifications and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $130,500.00 - $144,900.00

Refer & Earn: Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility

• A Level 3 Employee Referral Bonus applies to this requisition for qualifying referrals. At Sabre Systems, we value great talent and encourage our employees to refer exceptional candidates.

Sabre Overview

Sabre Systems, LLC, has been providing innovative technological solutions and services for Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and commercial customers for more than 35 years. We support the ever-evolving areas of advanced communication technologies, cyber, systems and software engineering, and digital transformation.

With over three decades in business, Sabre Systems, LLC remains committed to our small business values and a people-first philosophy. We foster a welcoming, inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages open communication. Our collaborative environment supports continuous learning and professional growth at all levels. We prioritize the health, well-being, and success of our employees, offering comprehensive, evolving benefits designed to meet their diverse needs. Join us and be part of a thriving, people-driven culture.

We respect the unique perspectives that a diverse workforce of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans brings not only to our company, but also to our customers.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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