We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and self-driven Additive Manufacturing (AM) Project Engineer in our AM department located in Poway, CA.
This position will occupy a strategic role in the growth of AM at GA-ASI, by supporting current and next generation UAS platform development leveraging a variety of AM technologies and materials. This position will act as principal AM-related project management interface between the AM department internal SMEs and a wide range of programs and its stakeholders. Providing both AM expertise and project management skills, this role will be driving simultaneously several projects related to new AM applications, IRAD, process improvement, communication, training program, as well as complex production-related projects while providing periodical updates to the working teams and to the leadership. This role is part of the AM Project Management team within the AM department and will support the AM application engineering team in the development of technical project scope of work (SOW) and plan, and drive the project all the way through its completion. This role will have a major component of outward-facing interactions with various engineering, quality, and program stakeholder teams across GA-ASI.
Although it is part of the Aircraft Systems Manufacturing division, this position will be a key interface role between various other internal and external stakeholders such as Quality Engineering, Materials & Processes Engineering, Programs Management, Advanced Programs, Design Engineering, Service and Supply Chain management. It will also interface and work closely with multiple programs within the greater GA&A company (other divisions of GA). This position will be key to help integrate AM applications into GA-ASI’s products and processes, as part of the Center of Excellence mission statement. This position will provide the candidate with an opportunity to be at the forefront and a key contributor to the growth of plastics, metals, tooling and composites AM at GA-ASI.
DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Development and execution of AM technical project scope of work, plan, schedule and budget in support of the AM application development engineering team efforts, as well as for internal IRAD, process improvements, internal/external communication, training and production-related projects.Support the development and communication of AM business trade studies on new potential applications, leveraging internal AM and Non-AM capabilities and resources, as well as external partners/suppliers, in collaboration with the AM application engineering team.Primary Point of Contact (POC) between AM team, and the several stakeholder teams/programs, providing AM expertise and representation throughout the execution of the projects. May also be the AM-representative as part of a larger stakeholder team.Primary owner of AM-related project schedule and budget, and responsible to provide periodic project status updates for team coordination purposes.Driving communications, team alignment and task coordination between all project stakeholders for AM-related projects, such as Manufacturing groups (machining, fabrication, integration, lamination, tooling engineering, etc.), Engineering groups (design, CFD, AIG, M&P, etc.), Quality and Metrology, Program offices, as well as with upper management.Coordination of project execution with external suppliers/partners when applicable.Develop project tracking metrics and tools to facilitate reporting at all levels (working teams & leadership) and facilitate team growth.Provide basic level of knowledge support on AM technologies as POC on a project team setting, while leveraging the AM team’s SMEs effectively as required. Technologies that should be supported by this role include (but not limited to): Fused Deposition Modeling – FDM, Selective Laser Sintering – SLS, Laser Powder Bed Fusion – LPBF, Binder Jet (sand), LSAM/BAAM, Direct Energy Deposition – Wired (DED-W), DAPS™, SLA, DLP, MJF and other AM technologies.In collaboration with AM application engineering, keep records of project engagements, technical application best practices and lessons learned, and develop associated AM application growth metrics and best reporting practices for visibility at AM MFG group, stakeholders and leadership levels, up to executive level.As needed, participate and drive communication initiative to promote AM knowledge transfer and awareness across the GA&A company.In collaboration with AM application engineering, develop, maintain and communicate AM application library using intranet tools/platforms.Closely work with all internal AM technology work cells and AM Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, M&P, Stress engineering, and other internal stakeholders to ensure best project flow.Support AM manufacturing engineers with their respective AM technology process improvement efforts by develop strategies, plan, and help drive those to completion.Work closely with procurement, production planning and logistics stakeholder in the execution of AM application projects.Participate, support and drive multiple R&D projects connected to application development efforts.Closely work with Design for AM (DfAM) engineering to assess and support new applications development efforts and provide feedbacks/guidance on key project milestones and schedule drivers.Tracking project budgets and spending.We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.