• Assist and work closely with the Hardware Engineer and Procurement Team in part selection for the new design.
• Part searching based on requirements indicated by the Hardware Engineer for multi-sourcing, replacement, cost down and various reasons.
• Issue component specification comparison report.
• Part creation in PLM (Product Life Management system) and update in Mentor database.
• Confirm the part is life-cycle active and validity of the part (specification and details).
• Own, manage and maintain a component database (Mentor).
• BOM scrubbing to identify components at risk and work with the Hardware Engineer to take appropriate decisions and actions, to improve the BOM health level and mitigate risk of redesigns.
• Main channel of electronics component PCN (product change notification) activity
• Responsible for reviewing the PCN document from the part manufacturer as well as triggering the Programme Team and Hardware Team for necessary action.
• Work with IT to support EDM implementation and subsequent ongoing maintenance

Skills: Part Selection Assistance, Component Searching, Specification Comparison Reporting, Part Creation in PLM, Component Lifecycle Validation, Component Database Management, BOM Scrubbing, PCN Activity Management

• Review component datasheets for alternate vendors and/or equivalent components.
• Review BOMs and work with procurement personnel to identify obsolete parts and components.
• Participate in life-cycle management across the entire product line, including managing long-lead time mitigation strategies and EOL component alternatives.
• Write ECOs to identify and document design changes.
• Evaluate design changes for form-fit-function or equivalent functionality.
• Supports the use of application-appropriate components
• Releases and maintains moderately complicated specification control drawings (SCD) and component data to provide essential data to Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and Suppliers
• Provides alternate recommendations for simple components including passives
• Appropriately notifies stakeholders of basic PCNs
• Work closely with procurement and materials management on build planning around long lead items
• Work with PLM and ECAD to implement multi-sourcing in design and manufacturing flows

Skills: Component Datasheet Review, BOM Analysis, Lifecycle Management, Writing ECOs, Design Change Evaluation, Specification Control Drawing Release, Alternate Component Recommendations, Stakeholder Notification of PCNs

• Provides technical guidance regarding the selection of components for RA’s Businesses, Quality, Sourcing and Purchasing
• Investigate alternate components to improve quality/reliability, reduce costs and/or maintain operational efficiencies
• Develops guidelines/procedures on component vendor selection
• Takes responsibility for evaluating supplier changes
• Maintains component data management system for assigned commodities
• Familiar with a broad spectrum of electronic components
• Creates, maintains, and communicates technology roadmaps to stakeholders
• Assists in root cause failure analysis
• Assists with troubleshooting component failures in collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, and suppliers
• Completes small, assigned projects within commodities

Skills: Component Selection Guidance, Alternate Component Investigation, Vendor Selection Procedures, Supplier Change Evaluation, Component Data Management, Electronic Component Knowledge, Technology Roadmap Creation, Root Cause Failure Analysis

• Develop and ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to within the areas of Sustainability acquisition
• Resolve component issues during all in-service lifecycle activities. 
• Cover the full range of electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-optical, mechanical and consumable products
• Assist Procurement in managing the component requirements for the Sustainability business
• Liaise with all other internal and external stakeholders, plus external suppliers and authorities
• Work as a Component Engineer within the Material Control team, supporting elements of the Scheduling/Material Control function
• Satisfy Sustainability Inventory requirements within the dynamic business environment. 
• Involve MAX/MIN Control and requisition generation and chasing in materials
• Participate in vendor quality management
• Help define a component management plan that covers component selection guidance, lifecycle and vendor product change notice tracking, and qualification strategies (internal and external, concerning AEC-Q, various compliance requirements and multi-sourcing)

Skills: Sustainability Policy Adherence, Component Issue Resolution, Broad Product Range Management, Procurement Support, Stakeholder Liaison, Material Control Support, Inventory Requirement Management, Vendor Quality Management

• Advises Component Responsible for component costs, quality, lead times, obsolescence, replacements and multiple source issues while interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Reviews and analyzes components used in current product and/or proposed for new product development
• Determines current availability, expected lifecycle and alternate source options when available
• Ensures components are selected following global sourcing strategies, including life-cycle, quality, and overall supply chain risk
• Updates master component database, e.g. with environmental and regulatory data for components (RoHS or equivalent) or component substance compositions (REACH, EN 45545)
• Identifies and provides initial qualification for second and third sources for components that are currently single-sourced.
• Develops a qualification test plan for approval of any alternate sources
• Conducts component-level testing and maintains test records of all qualification results
• Provides detailed analysis of differences between first/second/third source data sheets
• Monitors product bill of materials for end-of-life parts, targeting for earliest possible communication to the Component Responsible

Skills: Component Cost and Quality Advisory, Component Review and Analysis, Availability and Lifecycle Determination, Global Sourcing Strategy Compliance, Master Component Database Updates, Alternate Source Qualification, Component Testing and Record Maintenance, End-of-Life Parts Monitoring

• General background and specific experience in the technical domains covered by the position
• Knowledge of related technologies, R&D trends and the industrial landscape
• Project support experience in a relevant domain
• Experience in laboratory activities and management
• Experience in preparation of procurement activities for technology development and innovation (statements of work, proposal evaluation)
• Experience in the management and monitoring of industrial activities, including participation in reviews
• Experience with Space Engineering Standards and their preparation and implementation
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Pro-active, can-do attitude, team player
• Be decisive and entrepreneurial attitude

Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of Experience

• Working experience in Electrical, Mechanical, or Materials
• Broad knowledge of components for Distribution and Power transformers, Transformers in general, Industrial Electrical industry, Utility or Substations.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Creo or other 3D modeling Software, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Windchill, SAP
• Familiar with ANSI/IEEE, UL, and CSA for transformers and components.
• Experience with Transformers, the Industrial Electrical Industry, Utilities, and Transformers Components for Pad and Power Substations
• Working experience with the Standardization of parts
• Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Take ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with leadership skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 6 years of Experience

• Working experience in the ECO (Engineering Change Order) process
• SAP working experience
• A broad knowledge of the field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work across functional lines (i.e. customer, service, sales, marketing, engineering, manufacturing)
• Great at working independently and can run complex projects while adhering to departmental procedures and maintaining regulatory compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have good organizational skills
• Enjoy collaborating with many different team members
• Be committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance the performance of oneself, others, and the company
• The ability to thrive in a tight deadline-driven development environment

Qualifications: BS in Materials Science and Engineering with 5 years of Experience

• Mechanical, Plastics, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of GMP, ISO, and FDA rules and regulatory requirements for the medical device industry.
• Working experience with designs for large-scale injection molding.
• Working experience in tolerance stack-up analysis in assembly.
• Working knowledge of plastic material properties, molding process development, and tooling design.
• Working experience with creating drawings, BOMs, product specifications, and engineering drawings.
• A high understanding of root cause analysis methods
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, MiniTab, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications: BS in Industrial Engineering with 6 years of Experience

• Working experience with Navy or Defense applications
• Experience with power electronics, power packaging and high-voltage applications
• Experience with component library maintenance for EDA tools such as PADS and/or ORCAD. 
• PCB design capture, fabrication and assembly experience
• Mechanical aptitude for electronic component dimensioning and SMT design.
• Experience with counterfeit part identification, testing and mitigation.
• The ability to perform Failure Analyses (FA) and electronic assemblies troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with GIDEP and ERAI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with CAD and SolidWorks 3D modeling tools.
• Familiarity with Circuit Works and IPC-7351.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-217, Relex, ANSI/VITA 51, and/or 217Plus reliability software.

Qualifications: BS in Aerospace Engineering with 4 years of Experience