SAR Engineer Support

SAR ENGINEER SUPPORT (SASPO-21-0802-F): Bowhead seeks a SAR Engineer Support to assist the Strategic Alternate Sourcing Program Office (SASPO) contract located in Oklahoma City, OK at Tinker AFB. This contract will provide advisory and assistance services (A&AS) for Source Approval Request (SAR) Packages Engineering Support, for Alternate Sourcing Reverse Engineering and Repair Development (RE/RD) Support, and for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Material Shortages (DMSMS) Management and Planning Support. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: • Developing SAR packages for Government submission. • Working directly with potential parts suppliers to become a Government approved supplier. • Understanding of (Manufacturer Qualification Requirements (MQRs) and Repair Qualification Reports (RQRs)). • Expertise with the AF or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance concepts. Requirements • Five or more (5+) years of experience evaluating/approving source approval packages, applying technical requirements to sourcing characteristics, applying engineering source approval policies and procedures for the evaluation of aerospace components (to include propulsion systems) and equipment, and evaluating potential reverse engineer projects and determining form/fit/function. • Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. • Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts. • Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with evaluation of source approval packages from manufacturing and repair sources in accordance with the established qualification requirements (Manufacturer Qualification Requirements (MQRs) and Repair Qualification Reports (RQRs)). • Expertise with the AF or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance concepts for propulsion/aerospace component parts. • Experience in the evaluation or application of reverse engineering efforts. • Experience in locating new sources for manufacture or repair. • Experience in cross-referencing OEM specification requirements into industrial specifications. • Specialized knowledge of industry sources, people, capabilities, and resource utilization when normal engineering analysis does not identify a resolution to qualification problem. • Engineering expertise, spanning the range of aerospace parts used by the aerospace industry. • Experience with MS Visio and MS Project. SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates may be required to successfully pass a background check. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification. Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes. UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/AA/M/F/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. All candidates must apply online at www.uicalaska.com, and submit a completed application for all positions they wish to be considered. Once the employment application has been completed and submitted, any changes to the application after submission may not be reviewed. Please contact a UIC HR Recruiter if you have made a significant change to your application. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), persons unable to complete an online application should contact UIC Human Resources for assistance (https://uicalaska.com/careers/recruitment/). UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) companies for government contracting. Link to Apply: https://rn21.ultipro.com/UKP1001/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?ID=CF7DE2711E9F201B #LI-KC1