JOB DETAILS

R&D SOURCING ENGINEER IV

CompanyMarvin Group
LocationInglewood
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 17, 2026
About The Company
The Marvin Group is a vertically integrated, privately held small business headquartered in Southern California. We are comprised of three business units: Marvin Engineering Co. (MEC), Marvin Test Solutions (MTS), and Marvin Land Systems (MLS). MEC and MLS are co-located in Inglewood, California, with MTS based in Irvine, California. Both facilities are within minutes of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and John Wayne International Airport (SNA) respectively. Marvin Engineering Co. specializes in fixed and rotary wing aircraft stores carriage and release equipment, including ejector racks, missile launchers, pylons and other specialized Alternate Mission Equipment (AME) / Aircraft Armament Equipment (AAE). Since 2004, MEC has served as Lockheed Martin's Managing Partner for AME associated with the F-35 Lightning II (JSF) Program, overseeing the work of 5 international partners. Marvin Test Solutions, a vertically-integrated aerospace test and measurement company, has created and delivered innovative, reliable test systems for factory, depot, intermediate, and flightline use since 1988. Our expertise delivering aerospace precision underpins our manufacturing solutions, enabling us to quickly meet customers’ requirements with high-performance products and custom turnkey systems, backed by excellent long-term customer support. Marvin Land Systems specializes in high-efficiency, customized power and thermal management solutions for land and maritime platforms, including APUs, various Environmental Control systems, NBC over-pressure systems, and more. It's innovative APU is part of the M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 modernization, and it has significant content on the M1126-M1135 Stryker armored vehicle series. MLS specializes in retrofitting and modernizing vehicles with power and thermal management solutions that fit tight space claims and have demanding performance requirements.
About the Role

 

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.

 

SCOPE

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 ideal candidate must be able to effectively communicate with suppliers on a technical and procurement level. The ideal candidate will have experience with navigating and being integral to the Procurement process though an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The candidate should have practical experience in Manufacturing and Quality Assurance for machined components and sub-assemblies, preferably for use in military or commercial aviation.

 

The R&D Manufacturing & Procurement Engineer (MPE) role is an interdisciplinary position which facilitates easy and accurate flow of information between R&D Design Engineering, Technical Program Managers, Procurement and Suppliers. This requires the candidate to work across a range of organizational and technical skills boundaries. The R&D MPE must be flexible and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment as a member of a team.  The R&D MPE should also be a self-starter to excel as individual contributor, requiring minimal oversight.

 

The priorities of the R&D MPE will evolve as the different programs within R&D Engineering advance through the Product Development Lifecycle. The roles of the R&D MPE will include, but not limited to: producibility evaluation, selecting suppliers, R&D procurement, supplier liaison, R&D source inspection and R&D receiving and managing of non-turnkey parts.

 

 

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

 

  • Minimum experience needed:
    • 15 years of experience in Procurement or Sourcing of Mil-DoD, Aerospace or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies.

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    • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Manufacturing Engineering and minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Sourcing of Mil-DoD, Aerospace or Commercial Aviation mechanical components or assemblies.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience with the workflow of traditional metallic manufacturing processes such as turning, milling, forging, extruding, plating, grinding, welding, non-destructive testing, etc.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes for aerospace materials for aerospace requirements is highly desirable.  Knowledge should include manufacturing techniques, their 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 nonconforming materials is a plus.
  • Must be skilled in using Enterprise Resource Planning software. SAP is preferred.
  • Must be able to perform basic measurements and simple inspection processes using standard measuring equipment.
  • Being able to review CAD models to assist designers and vendors is a plus.
  • Must have experience with MIL-STD documents and interpretating ASME Y14.5 drawings.
  • Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.  Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs

 

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

 

NOTES:  This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this position's employee(s). Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by anyone authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship. 

 

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. All applicants must be “U.S. persons” within the meaning of ITAR, as defined: a U.S. Citizen, a lawful permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Interested parties please apply online and submit resume to
https://jobs.marvingroup.com/
Visit us at https://http://marvingroup.com/

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Key Skills
ProcurementSourcingSupplier LiaisonERP SystemsManufacturing ProcessesQuality AssuranceCAD Model ReviewASME Y14.5MIL-STD DocumentsMechanical EngineeringSource InspectionProducibility EvaluationSAPMicrosoft OfficeTechnical CommunicationMeasurement Equipment
Categories
EngineeringManufacturingLogisticsScience & ResearchGovernment & Public Sector
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Acts as the primary liaison between R&D Design Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers to facilitate the flow of mechanical components. Responsibilities include producibility evaluation, supplier selection, and managing the procurement of non-turnkey parts.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
87
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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