Senior Manufacturing Liaison

Stcnet; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant on site

Job summary

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Liaison to provide part-time technical support to NASA Langley Research Center’s D204 organization under the MCHFSS-II contract.

The Senior Manufacturing Liaison will serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert, supporting the assessment, planning, and execution of complex test article and research hardware fabrication requirements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in advanced manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting complex research, aerospace, flight, prototype, or one-of-a-kind hardware fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of machining, materials, fabrication methods and standards.
• Ability to identify manufacturing risks and propose technically sound solutions or alternatives.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, technicians, and management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior manufacturing SME and liaison among engineering, fabrication, and project stakeholders.
• Assess test article requirements for manufacturability and risk.
• Recommend fabrication methods, materials, material substitutions, machining practices, and manufacturing approaches.
• Support fabrication planning for metallic, composite, flight, research, and wind tunnel hardware.
• Participate in project review boards and planning meetings.
• Identify manufacturing risks, constraints, long-lead materials, and potential schedule impacts early in the project lifecycle.
• Assist with manufacturing source selection and buy/make decisions.
• Develop fabrication and project execution plans with managers.
• Evaluate fabrication bottlenecks and capacity constraints.
• Recommend manufacturing process improvements.
• Promote communication between engineering customers and fabrication personnel.

Skills

Manufacturing

Machining

Fabrication

Aerospace

Engineering knowledge

Education

High School / GED

Job description

Job Title

Location

HAMPTON, VA 23681 US (Primary)

Category

General Laborer, Technical

Job Type

Part-Time

$77,000

$88,000

Education

High School / GED

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

About Science and Technology Corporation (STC):
Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?

• Employment Category: Part-Time/Associate
• Location: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• Security Clearance: N/A

General Job Description

Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Liaison to provide part-time technical support to NASA Langley Research Center’s D204 organization under the MCHFSS-II contract. The Senior Manufacturing Liaison will serve as a manufacturing subject matter expert, supporting the assessment, planning, and execution of complex test article and research hardware fabrication requirements.

The successful candidate will possess extensive manufacturing and fabrication experience with the ability to assess engineering requirements, recommend appropriate fabrication approaches and materials, identify manufacturing risks, and provide technical guidance necessary to successfully realize complex test articles and research hardware.

The Senior Manufacturing Liaison will work closely with NASA engineering personnel, STC fabrication management, lead technicians, and other project stakeholders to evaluate manufacturability and develop effective fabrication strategies. The position will provide recommendations regarding manufacturing methods, material selection and substitution, fabrication sequencing, machining practices, source selection, and other considerations affecting cost, schedule, quality, and technical risk.

The candidate will participate in project planning and review activities, including project review board meetings, to ensure fabrication requirements, capabilities, constraints, risks, and schedule considerations are effectively communicated and understood. The candidate will maintain awareness of upcoming fabrication requirements and proactively assist in identifying long-lead materials, material alternatives, manufacturing resources, and potential procurement or production constraints.

The Senior Manufacturing Liaison will provide subject matter expertise in areas including flight and research test articles, metallic and composite fabrication, precision machining, and wind tunnel model manufacturing. The position will assist managers and technical leads in evaluating project risk, selecting appropriate fabrication techniques and manufacturing sources, and applying sound machining and manufacturing standards.

Additionally, the candidate will evaluate fabrication workflows to identify bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and other factors affecting production efficiency. The Senior Manufacturing Liaison will assist management in developing and implementing process improvements intended to optimize fabrication operations, reduce project risk, and improve the overall effectiveness of manufacturing support provided to NASA.

General Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior manufacturing subject matter expert and liaison between engineering, fabrication management, technical personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Assess test article and research hardware requirements for manufacturability and fabrication risk.
• Recommend fabrication methods, materials, material substitutions, machining practices, and manufacturing approaches.
• Support fabrication planning for metallic, composite, flight, research, and wind tunnel hardware.
• Participate in project review boards and other technical or manufacturing planning meetings.
• Identify manufacturing risks, constraints, long-lead materials, and potential schedule impacts early in the project lifecycle.
• Assist with manufacturing source selection and make-versus-buy considerations.
• Work with managers and lead technicians to develop effective fabrication and project execution plans.
• Evaluate fabrication bottlenecks, workflow constraints, and production capacity concerns.
• Recommend and support implementation of manufacturing process improvements.
• Promote effective communication between engineering customers and fabrication personnel to minimize technical, schedule, and production risk.
• Provide senior-level technical guidance and mentoring as required to support successful execution of fabrication activities.

Job Requirements

ADD REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive experience in advanced manufacturing, machining, fabrication, or closely related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex research, aerospace, flight, prototype, or one-of-a-kind hardware fabrication.
• Strong working knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes, materials, fabrication methods, and manufacturing standards.
• Experience evaluating engineering requirements and translating those requirements into practical manufacturing approaches.
• Ability to identify manufacturing risks and recommend technically sound solutions or alternatives.
• Experience working collaboratively with engineers, technicians, manufacturing leads, and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical manufacturing considerations to multiple levels of an organization.
• Ability to work independently and provide senior-level technical judgment with limited supervision.
• Experience supporting NASA, aerospace research, wind tunnel testing, or similar highly technical manufacturing environments is preferred.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.