Mid-Level OR Lead Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair)

Mid-Level OR Lead Retrofit Technical Specialist (Retrofit & Repair)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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Boeing is currently looking for a Mid-Level OR Lead Retrofit F-15 Technical Specialist for our F-15 Retrofit Engineering Team, whose mission is to provide modification, retrofit, and support for the F-15 aircraft.  Our vision is to provide world class, high quality, and timely Retrofit Planning, Time Compliance Technical Order and Retrofit Installation Instruction Authoring, Retrofit Project Management, Validation and Verification, Retrofit Kit Management and Installation Support.  The Boeing Company’s F-15 Retrofit Team requires a retrofit and repair technical specialist to assist with the design, development and update of retrofit installation drawings (RIDS) and Time Compliance Technical Directives, as well as mod-site support for the F-15 programs in Saint Louis, MO.

Job Description Summary:

Leads definition and development of retrofit technical documents detailing retrofit modifications and installations. Develops estimates and analyses for complex modifications involving multiple impacted systems or platform configurations. Collaborates with internal functions to resolve issues such as parts and material obsolescence. Leads retrofit kit first article quality validation/verification activities. Manages kit delivery schedule, plan performance and initiates remedial action. Provides on-site support of complex retrofit installations related to maintenance, modifications, and repairs based on established customer, regulatory, and company requirements. Leads the drafting of retrofit installation drawings.​

Position Responsibilities:

• Knowledge to research delivered and previously modified product configuration (e.g., aircraft, spacecraft, support/test equipment) and ability to develop all material requirements.
• Knowledge of location and use of resource data (e.g., company and vendor design resources, standard parts, process and specifications
• Researches and analyzes engineering data to develop and evaluate retrofit/repair product configurations.
• Develops and defines customer retrofit/repair requirements.
• Creates/authors retrofit technical documents and retrofit installation drawings.
• Writes technical documents with clear, concise technical prose
• Identifies and defines requirements for retrofit kit definition, development and delivery.
• Reviews engineering data packages to determine configuration requirements. Identifies required parts, materials and consumables.
• Provides technical resolution for retrofit and modification related problems.
• Validates engineering bill of materials and analyzes gaps.
• Defines configuration requirements and creates an installable modification package. 
• Supports internal and external customers.
• Develops estimates and analyses for retrofit projects.
• Coordinates and obtains regulatory agency retrofit kit approval.
• Analyzes and resolves modification procedures and parts/material issues.
• Supports certification and verification/validation efforts as needed.
• Support of MOD lines

Required Qualifications:

• Must be willing to travel 25% of the time (Domestic and/or International)
• 5+ years of reading and understanding engineering blueprints/drawings. (8+ for Lead role)
• 5+ years’ experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word (8+ for Lead Role)
• 1 to 2 years’ experience with analyzing and interpreting engineering data for inclusion into maintenance manuals and technical publications (3+ years for Lead role)
• Must have experience 1 to 2 years of F15 aircraft experience for Mid-Level. (3+ years for Lead role.)
• Knowledge of researching design resources, standard parts, process specs to research previously modified product configurations.
• Knowledge of retrofit kitting process
• Ability to write clear, concise technical prose. Ability to apply technical knowledge and knowledge of fundamental writing skills for a variety of technical publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience working on military or commercial aircraft
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, aviation, aerospace.
• Experience with the F-15 aircraft maintenance
• Experience working with drawings that define the engineering, special engineering, special tooling, r