R&D Sourcing Engineer Iv

The Marvin Group is a Strategic Partner for Global Alternate Mission Equipment and Sustainment

The Marvin Group, a leading defense contractor, plays a crucial role in the development and manufacturing of various systems for military aerospace and vehicles. Based in Southern California near the Los Angeles International Airport, The Marvin Group consists of Marvin Engineering (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS) and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). Marvin Engineering designs and produces military Alternate Mission Equipment. Marvin Test Solutions designs and manufactures armament Test Equipment.

Marvin Land Systems specializes in the design and build of power and thermal management systems. For over 60 years we have maintained “A Tradition of Excellence”, serving as a trusted source for our unwavering commitment to supporting all branches of the Department of Defense and our global allies. Our collaboration extends across a diverse array of programs and platforms, including major military prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon.

This position requires a strong background in Procurement of mechanical components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will be experienced with selecting suppliers based on engineering requirements, suppliers’ capabilities and suppliers’ capacity. Functioning as R&D Engineering’s Supplier Liaison, the candidate must be able to effectively communicate with suppliers on a technical and procurement level. The candidate should have experience with navigating and being integral to the Procurement process through an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Practical experience in Manufacturing and Quality Assurance for machined components and sub-assemblies, preferably for use in military or commercial aviation, is also required. The R&D Manufacturing & Procurement Engineer (MPE) role is an interdisciplinary position that facilitates easy and accurate flow of information between R&D Design Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Procurement and Suppliers. The R&D MPE must be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment as part of a team, and should be a self‑starter who can excel as an individual contributor with minimal oversight.

As programs advance through the Product Development Lifecycle, the R&D MPE’s priorities will evolve, including producibility evaluation, supplier evaluation, R&D procurement, supplier liaison, R&D source inspection, and receiving and managing non‑turnkey parts.

• Minimum experience:
  
  15 years of Procurement or Sourcing of Mil‑DoD, Aerospace or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies.
• OR:
  Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Manufacturing Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Sourcing of Mil‑DoD, Aerospace or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies.
• Experience with traditional metallic manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, forging, extruding, plating, grinding, welding, and non‑destructive testing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace materials for aerospace requirements, including manufacturing techniques, capabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Prior assembly line or shop experience is a plus.
• Knowledge/experience in Quality Assurance processes and disciplines, including inspection, identification, and disposition of non‑conforming materials.
• Skilled in using Enterprise Resource Planning software; SAP is preferred.
• Able to perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes using standard measuring equipment.
• Ability to review CAD models to assist designers and vendors is a plus.
• Experience with MIL‑STD documents and interpretation of ASME Y14.5 drawings.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Physical capability to lift up to 35 lbs.

All applicants must be U.S. citizens, with no secondary (dual) citizenship permissible. Candidates must meet export control and other special program access compliance requirements.

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