MDA Assurance Representative Engineer

MDA Assurance Representative Engineer

Join a.i. solutions to apply for this role. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Assurance Representatives (MAR) serve as deployed Mission Assurance resources with direct supplier access and expertise to mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

• Develop a weekly report of significant Mission Assurance issues/risks occurring at the assigned location and associated sub‑tier suppliers for hardware and software items.
• Team with MDA Program Offices and the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA).
• Participate in Hardware Acceptance Reviews (HAR) at the assigned location and associated sub‑tier suppliers to assess completed MDA product meets all requirements.
• Perform walk‑throughs of all manufacturing/test areas at the location and assess build/test practices to industry standard ESD, FOD, and tool control practices. Assess critical lift practices to MDA Assurance Provisions (MAP) and industry standard requirements.
• Participate in program milestone reviews associated with the MDA product processed at the assigned location, such as Requirements Reviews, Design Reviews, Test Reviews, Program Reviews, Failure Review Boards, and Ship Readiness Reviews. Activities include providing technical evaluations of Developer designs for subcomponents, assemblies, and integrated systems associated with MDA programs and determining root cause of failures of MDA hardware and software.
• Assess MDA hardware/software related design, manufacturing and test practices at the assigned location and associated sub‑tier suppliers. Ensure these practices meet MDA MAP and industry standard requirements. Activities include providing technical evaluations of Developer designs for subcomponents, assemblies, and integrated systems.
• Assess first‑article builds, first‑article tests and major tests at the assigned location and associated sub‑tier suppliers to ensure items meet requirements and industry best practices. Perform inspections of MDA product to ensure they meet design requirements and industry best practices.
• Assess all hardware and software non‑conformances associated with MDA product at the assigned location and associated sub‑tier suppliers to ensure root cause is accurately identified and determine if associated corrective action is robust.
• Travel to other Supplier sites and participate in MDA Audits. Lead the evaluation/closure of associated MDA Audit findings by assessing the root cause/corrective action and validating the company/site improved policies/practices. Activities include determining root cause of failures of MDA hardware and software, determining appropriate corrective actions for failures, and evaluating effectiveness of corrective actions following implementation.
• Experience working as a member of a team and assisting with solving complex problems.
• Formal certification to IPC‑610 and IPC‑620 required to be maintained. New employees shall receive initial certification within 12 months after hiring date.

• BS in engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution in a related field and minimum of 7 years’ experience in quality, mission assurance or systems engineering.
• Experience providing quality and mission assurance on systems, system elements, interfacing systems, components, devices, and/or processes for operational programs.
• Security Clearance: SECRET or ability to obtain prior to start.

• Salary ranges from $116,000 to $141,000/year depending on relevant experience and qualifications.
• View Our Benefits Offerings
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• 401k Safe Harbor Plan, we contribute on Day #1
• Paid Parental leave for Mom & Dad
• Company Paid Life/AD&D
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness plans that reward wellbeing & work life harmony

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