Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer
Here at KDC, we are seeking a key member to join our ILS & Obsolescence tea. In this role you will deliver various ILS & Obsolescence work packages across the various defence programmes. You will provide to multi discipline engineering teams; knowledge, oversight and check at all stages of the product-life cycle. You will be experienced in delivering and communicating ILS within the UK Defence industry. You may be required to lead other individuals in the completion of ILS & Obsolescence deliverables. You will be required to provide guidance & coaching to other Engineering Staff as part of continuous improvement of our ILS & Obsolescence capability.
Responsibilities:
* Carry out Proactive & Reactive Obsolescence activities across multiple Engineering Systems;
* Deliver Obsolescence activities through contract and Systems life, including identifying Resolution Options IAW BS EN-IEC-62402-2019
* Identify Spares holdings of items and be cognisant of MoD Spares Policy and NATO Codification activities;
* Provide ARM Reporting including Reliability Block Diagrams to determine system redundancies and critical items
* Facilitate & refine Customers Maintenance Policy, including interpreting UMMS Maintenance Schedules and Operator and Maintainer Manuals, and attending Reliability Cantered Maintenance (RCM) meetings where mandated
* Support Bid activities by challenging Customer Requirements Documentation and write Basis of Estimates for Deliverables and Level of Effort
* Ensure project compliance to ILS Requirements & Demonstrate the value of ILS engineering to all stakeholders and drive the importance of proactive ILS management techniques
* To Understand the Engineering Lifecycle, and the difference between contract life, and system life.
* Produce ILS Management Plans to align with business ILS Strategy and compliance with DEF STAN 00-600
Facilitate other ILS Activities including (but not limited to):
* Carry out analysis to assess the impact of change to system support solution
* Supporting Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
* Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA)
* Life Cycle Costing Analysis (LCCA)
* Packaging, Handling Storage and Transportation (PHS&T)
* Training
* Disposal issues, detailing hazardous materials/substances or security aspects that impact disposal
Collaborate and Liaise with:
* Integrated Project Teams – To influence system design, and ensure it is adequately supported & to contribute to the evaluation of technical options, make timely decisions and provide Subject Matter Expertise:
* Demonstrate the value of ILS engineering to all stakeholders and drive the importance of proactive ILS management techniques
* Maintain obsolescence registers, perform obsolescence sweeps and produce ILS reports
* Functional Safety teams – To ensure Safety and ILS are integrated, and maintenance tasks are reviewed for Safety impact
* Configuration teams – To ensure change due to support is monitored, and recorded
* Original Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers - To acquire support data for equipment, and monitor Obsolescence
* Customers - To influence policy, process and planning, and mitigate ILS & Obsolescence related risks
* Supply Chain, Information Assurance and Mission Assurance and the Production Engineering teams -Facilitation of Asset Management in accordance with the requirements, policies and processes
General Operational Duties
* Provide Subject Matter Expertise at Business Management department meetings as required
* Ensure compliance with all applicable Business Management & Command Media Processes and procedures
* Support the ILS & Obsolescence Lead in developing and growing a professional and engaged team
* Understand and apply all policies, processes and procedures around compliance and governance
* Manage own time, and communicate blockers, and impacts to estimated tasking in a timely manner.
Person Specification
* Proven experience in delivering and communicating ILS within the UK Defence industry, with an Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant experience in Support Engineering with a HNC Level 4 Qualification or equivalent.
* Knowledge and application of relevant international standards
* Knowledge and application of relevant of UK Defence Standards
* Knowledge and experience of ILS application within UK Defence Maritime Surface and Sub-Surface platforms
* Knowledge and experience of ILS application relating to Control Systems, hardware and Software
Competency/Skill requirements
* Ability to lead a team of Engineers to deliver work packages
* Ability to work independently on own initiative, as well as within a collaborative team environment,
* Ability to work under pressure in a complex and rapidly changing environment
* Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of problems
* Good attention to detail
* Organised, adept at workload management and prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines
* Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
* Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences & stakeholders
* Proficient user of MS office & related suites
* Competent in PowerPoint (and face-to-face presentation delivery – if required)
* Fluent in written and spoken English
* Strong customer focus
* Engaging ‘can do’ attitude
Other requirements
* Travel requirements: Occasional UK travel may be required to attend team/customer meetings and training activities
* Clearance requirements: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC UK Eyes only).