Principal Logistics Engineer - Defense Product Support

Job Title: Principal Logistics Engineer - Defense Product Support

Job Location: Bridgeton MO 63044

Onsite Requirements:

• Proven experience and expertise in preparing Product Support Analysis (PSA) data in accordance with Mil Std 1388-2a and 2b, or GEIA-STD-0007?


• Strong mastery of integrated logistics support elements and tools (PowerLog-J, SLICWave, etc.).


• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics for complex mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic systems.

Job Description:

• The Client is seeking a Logistics Engineer level IV for our Bridgeton, MO facility who is experienced in DoD Acquisition Logistics with focus on sustainment, maintenance and improving operational availability of systems.


• This position is responsible for supporting the development of Logistics Product Support Analysis (PSA) maintenance planning, sustainment strategies and completing support documentation activity on time and budget.


• This position also researches, collects, and reports information on the ability and capacity of company products and supplier commercial off the shelf (COTS) equipment.


• The Principal Logistics Engineer provides Logistics insight during the design and development of equipment and systems, and redesign of existing systems to fulfill the stated and anticipated needs of customers.


• They will also support the engineering team during design and development and must analyze, document and support testing of products, systems, subsystems and supporting documentation.


• The ideal candidate must possess the ability to initiate and complete a logistics project independently.


• Logistics support considerations must include but are not limited to obsolescence analysis, technology insertion, upgrades, repair, and overhaul of legacy systems, subsystems, and components.


• Efforts required to anticipate and meet these continual customer needs will cover analysis, data collection, LSA file design and technology insertion, prototyping, maintenance, fabrication, repair, and testing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile data on standardization and interchangeability of parts to expedite logistic activities.


• Participate in development, review and revision of Technical Publications and Training material.


• Review customer specifications and requirements, analyze and evaluate product design, develop logistics plans and concepts to best support reliability and maintainability contract requirements.


• Prepare, review and revise Logistics contract deliverables to U.S. government or contractor customer specifications.


• Provide detailed Logistics expertise and assistance to other engineers and support personnel during design reviews and throughout the design development process.


• Perform as technical Subject Matter Expert for DRS products during testing of products, systems or subsystems.


• Provide expert on-site support during customer planning, guidance and review meetings


• Work closely with Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM) to develop project cost and schedule and execute to plan


• Assist the ILSM to specify and evaluate supplier services, products, subsystems and components


• Resolves logistics problems when they occur and advocates solutions to prevent recurrence


• Communicate clearly and with impact, both in writing and orally, with Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing


• Maintain intense customer focus, effective customer dialog and clearly evaluate and express customer requirements to the other DRS functional groups


• Mentor and coach subordinate or less experienced Logistics Engineers, provide logistics impact advice to all members of the product team, and help them assess the impact of logistics related decisions


• Mentor (formally and ad hoc) and coach for other engineers within the logistics group as well as system and design engineers


• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and development of the organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in the technical or engineering field with a minimum of 8 years of experience in a logistics engineering discipline


• Mastery of Integrated Logistics Elements and intimate knowledge of customer applications such as PowerLog J or SLICWave or similar databases supporting Logistics product development


• Proven experience and expertise in preparing Product Support Analysis (PSA) data in accordance with Mil Std 1388-2a and 2b, and GEIA-STD-0007


• Ability to read, interpret and analyze engineering drawings, schematics, flow diagrams, bills of materials and specification sheets for electrical and mechanical equipment


• Must possess technical expertise in analyzing and maintaining complex electronic, mechanical and hydraulic systems


• Must be able to develop support documentation e.g. Maintenance Task Analysis, and Repair Level Analysis, SM&R codes, that provides overall mission support for the total product lifecycle


• Able to travel up to 20% of the time

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.


• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**