Recertification Engineer (1410)

DescriptionThe successful candidate will provide engineering support for the Recertification Group in support of the ETIS program located at Goddard Space Flight Center. The systems supported are used to handle, transport and lift critical spaceflight hardware. The Engineer will report directly to the Supervisor, Recertification, for compliance to all GSFC/NASA technical, operational, administrative, and regulatory requirements. The work of the Recertification Group includes: Maintaining and certifying Lifting Device Equipment, including crane systems for safe operations; Recertificaton of Pressure Vessels and systems; and Assuring compliance to OSHA and NASA regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Provide engineering support for operations through the efficient and cost-effective use of resources; Provide engineering support for proof-load testing of LDE; Provide engineering direction for required inspections of hydrasets, mobile cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts and other material handling equipment; Assure compliance to ISO and safety guidelines; Implementing quality control procedures; Perform FMEA and Risk Assessments for LDE and Pressure Vessel systems; Perform engineering evaluations of systems to determine effectiveness and identify problems; Provide training for crane operators and critical lift coordinators and validate the effectiveness of such; Generate and track requirements for NASA and GSFC inspections of lifting device equipments; assist in the generation of requirements for the procurement of new systems.Required SkillsMust possess Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment working with lifting device equipment (LDE) and Pressure vessel systems. Working in an industrial or NASA environment. Experience must include: FMEA processes; Performing risk assessments; Supporting the maintenance of LDE and Pressure Vessel systems; Excellent documentation and organization skills to maintain critical records; Successful candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to present crane training classes.Knowledge NASA-STD-8719.1 and NASA-STD-8719.9 is required.of is desirable. Familiarity of contamination control requirements are helpful since some crane systems are located in cleanrooms. Working with spaceflight hardware and NASA experience is desirable. Knowledge of Section 8 of ASME,”Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code” is highly desirable Please apply online at our career center: http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/jobs/submit.cfm?fuseaction=dspjob&jobid=262473&company_id=15649&jobboardid=24