Sr. Technical Engineering Liaison Manager - United States (Remote)

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

V2X is currently looking for a Sr. Technical Engineering Liaison Manager.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide support and coordinate with suppliers on major repair or major alteration projects that require Field Approval on an FAA form 337, one-only or multiple Supplemental Type Certificates, or amendments to Type Certificates of Normal and Transport category Airplanes; or PMAs through identically, or test and comparability
• Assist in the review and evaluation of technical documents and manuals, in order to confirm their technical merit and ensure their compliance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
• Work closely with suppliers during PMA and DER design, development, and certification phases
• Responsible for preparing certification cost estimates for Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and Statement of Work
• Assist in the development of certification documents for Designated Engineering Representative (DER) or FAA approval
• Assist in the development of certification documents for Parts Manufacturing Approval (PMA)
• Possess knowledge of FAA regulations/certification processes and related requirements
• Experience working with FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) & FAA Specialists
• Experience with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Modifications preferred
• Experience working with suppliers, developing and certifying
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of engineering principles, repair and fabrication practices, aviation hardware, and general aircraft maintenance operations
• Extensive knowledge of the use and application of aircraft technical data such as engineering drawings, SRM's, CMM's, SB's, IPC's, etc

DMSMS / Obsolescence Management

• Lead technical performance of Obsolescence Management / Diminishing Material Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), including CDRL reporting
• Interface with program IPTs and managers, customers, and suppliers
• Create/execute a proactive Parts Obsolescence / DMSMS Plan in accordance with Aircraft Program Requirements.
• Review supplier BOMs for obsolete parts, and be the primary interface with the supply base for OBS and DMSMS issues
• Identify, manage, and track parts obsolescence issues and diminishing manufacturing source issues in accordance with the Program Parts Obsolescence Plan
• Work with IPTs, Suppliers, and Customers to analyze obsolete items, assess impact, and propose potential resolution options.
• Upon mutual agreement on a course of action, document the final resolution of obsolescence cases.
• Report on closure status of all identified obsolescence cases on the program as contractually required.

Technical Support for Source Justifications and Cost & Price Analysis

• Ability to provide technical input to Sole Source Justifications, in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations, and L-3 compliance standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to provide technical input to Limited Source Justifications, in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations, and L-3 compliance standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to provide technical input on Similar Too Analysis’, in accordance with FAR/DFAR regulations, and L-3 compliance standards, policies and procedures

Supplier Technical Liaison

• Lead the Supplier Capability Assessment & Approval Process, by conducting site visits and assessing manufacturing and technology capabilities.
• Facilitate and perform on-site visits with “at-risk suppliers”, for root cause analysis, implement and verify corrective actions of supplier quality issues,
• Responsible for serving as technical liaison between Procurement, Subcontracts, and Supply Base
• Participates in supplier selection and improvement processes.
• Develop and implement systems for performance metrics used to highlight the need for process improvements or management emphasis

Professional Requirements. Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field AND 8 years of experience; OR associate degree in Engineering or related technical field AND 12 years’ experience; OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 16 years experience. Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering experience preferred.
• 5 years experience and familiarity with Government / Industry Part Standards and Contractual Parts and Obsolescence Management.
• Experienced with ISO Standards, 6 Sigma tools, Statistics
• Ability to understand military specifications and to read blueprints
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, communication, and writing skills
• Ability to define problems and drive to root cause and effective corrective action

Desired Skills

• Understanding of basic Reliability Engineering concepts and functions.
• Understanding of concepts of failure analyses.
• ASQ training/certification in Quality and Reliability Engineering
• Familiar with requirements for a Quality Management System (ISO 9001, AS9100)
• Must be a self-starter, adaptable, highly motivated, and able to work under pressure with a minimum level of supervision
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and oral) are a requirement for this position

What We Bring 

• At V2X we strive to be market-competitive in our total reward offerings.
• The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
• The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company’s base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company.
  • USD $ 145,000 - $185,000
• Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States.
• Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
• Employee benefits include the following:
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • Learning and Development resources
  • Employee assistance resources
• Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.