**Check out this NEW Opportunity with Axient!** Axient is seeking a **Subject Matter Expert: Large Space Vehicle and Lean Production** . As a part-time remote, casual employee the SME will provide support in the SLS Program Prime Contractor manufacturing improvement initiatives as a Steering Committee member. Provide expert advice and guidance to Steering Committee and subordinate teams on improving manufacturing throughput and velocity, quality, and supplier management. Participate in NASA-led benchmarking activities with prime contractors, suppliers, and outside training entities for knowledge sharing with SLS Primes. Suggest successful practices from experience for adaptation to current SLS production lines. **What you will do...** **Duties may include, but are not limited to:** + Specific duties include but may not be limited to the following: + Meet with team leads (remotely), ~bi-weeklyo Progress since last meeting; how are your investigation and solution-driving efforts going?o Ensure cross feed between teamso Ensure constancy to the vision and alignment with overall NASA-led effortso Give guidance/ideas/sources from experience on what to investigate and recommended solutions + Participate in or maintain cognizance of NASA-led efforts, particularly Toyota Production System training and benchmarking opportunities + Set priorities, guidance, starting points, and suggested methodology of attack for subordinate teams' investigations + Other duties as required **Skills you will need...** + Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. + Subject Matter Expert level - 25 years relevant experience in manufacturing efficiencies is desired. + Expert level knowledge of NPR 7120.5 NASA Flight Program and Project Management Requirements and NPR 7123.1 Systems Engineering Processes and Requirements. + Work experience providing various levels of support with prior NASA Program Management and/or Human Space Flight. APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5966/subject-matter-expert%3a-large-space-vehicle-and-lean-production/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105) Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here (help@axientcorp.com?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies. **Job ID** _2024-5966_ **Segment** _Axient SPACE_ **Category** _Engineering - Aerospace | Aeronautical_ **\# of Openings** _1_ **Location : Location** _US-CA-Los Angeles_ **Type** _Regular, Part-Time Casual_ **Minimum Education Requirement** _Bachelor's_ **Minimum Experience Requirement, Years** _20_ **Clearance Requirement** _Not Required_