Supportability Engineers - Stevenage - Contract
- Location:
- Stevenage jobs
,
Hertfordshire jobs
- Salary:
- £Negotiable
- Company:
- Mass Consultants Ltd
- Job type:
- Contract jobs
- Date posted:
- 24/11/2009 18:02
- Job id:
- 45977321
- Contact:
- Carl Delaney
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/9438565-8
World class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 2 Supportability Engineers.
Please Note: you must have current SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.
The contract is initially for 6 months (ongoing after).
The rate on offer is negotiable.
Supportability Engineer Job Description:
Provide Supportability Engineering skills & knowledge in specifying, developing and delivering Support Solutions for a range of Weapon Systems.The Organisation is not looking for general ILS Technicians but instead is looking for experienced ILS / LSA / LSAR Engineers who have 5+ years experience of working on the Defence Industry. LSA Engineers and/or LSAR Engineers are particularly sought after.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the development of the Project Support/ILS Strategy during bid phase and cascade this through the Supply Chain. Work jointly, as requested, with Customer in developing this strategy.
Overall responsibility for the implementation of the Customer’s contractual ILS requirements, through all phases of the project life cycle.
Working across the entire lifecycle tailoring the Support Design methods to suit the phase of the programme.
Work closely with the Logistics modelling team to scope the modelling tasks required and assess the modelling output.
Carry out sensitivity studies around different Support Solutions ensuring that operational use, maintenance policy are balanced in a way that optimises Through Life Costs. Work concurrently with Systems, Design, Production engineering communities to achieve this.
Development and subsequent maintenance of the In-Service Support Plan (ISP) and all sub-element plans.
Attend MoD Programme, Design and ILS Reviews and ensure ILS project drivers are fully understood, considered and that associated risks and their impact(s) are understood and managed appropriately.
Be responsible for ILS interface with subcontractors.
Candidate Profile:
Degree qualified or relevant experience, with a Systems Engineering background
Conversant with MoD Support Assessment criteria
Well developed planning and organisational skills
Highly developed communication skills.
Track record of managing a number of varied projects successfully.
Negotiating and influencing skills
Able to delegate effectively.
Strong Customer focus both internally & externally
