Job Description Summary

The role of Lead Naval Programme Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Engineer, GE Power Conversion UK, is an exceptional opportunity for your capabilities, enthusiasm and experience to make a real impact at one of the leading energy technology companies working on major, global projects.

The Lead Naval Programme ILS Engineer will be responsible for leading and performing a wide range of ILS activities throughout the full lifecycle of a major UK project. You will have the opportunity to work from project concept through to design, manufacture, commissioning and into service.

Job Description

Ready for a new, exciting career opportunity, you will report directly to the Naval Engineering Leader, collaborating with a diverse engineering and business community.

Working in a class-leading, multi-disciplinary team of engineers you will bring your extensive expertise in Integrated Logistics Support and In-Service Support of military equipment, ideally with knowledge of relevant military standards and regulatory requirements.

As part of this role, you will work in a dedicated, cross business team leading and producing Integrated Support Plans and deliverables, as well as supporting and conducting ILS analysis, including FMEA/FMECA, Reliability (MTBF, etc.), RCM, LoRA, Spares, Obsolescence, DRACAS/FRACAS and Disposal. This will involve liaising with several world leading companies.

You will have responsibility for the following activities:

• Coordinating ILS aspects for a major naval programme across various organisations to ensure a consistency of approach.
• Capturing and analysis of ILS requirements.
• Where relevant utilise ILS tools to influence the design and support the development of the various user’s employment of ILS tools.
• Supporting project teams and our suppliers, by providing direction, guidance and mentoring, to produce our customer ILS deliverables, to include but not be limited to;
• ILS Plans
• Availability, Reliability and Maintainability (AR&M)
• FMEA and FMECA
• Maintenance Plans & Job Cards
• Logistic Information Management and Technical Data
• Recommended Spares and Special Tools and Test Equipment (ST&TE)
• Packaging, Handling, Storage and Transportation (PHS&T)
• Disposal Planning
• Obsolescence Management
• Supporting other ILS activities such as Training Needs Analysis development and the development of technical publications with their associated ILS deliverables.
• Working with the wider engineering team in support of Safety Hazard Identification and Safety and Risk Management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a degree or equivalent qualification, or higher, for example Masters or PhD in a relevant field.
• Demonstrable ILS knowledge and experience within the UK Defence sector, ideally with the UK Royal Navy.
• Knowledge of standards for supportability and related specifications
• Experience of In-Service Support of Military equipment.
• Is a sole UK National and holds, or be eligible to obtain, UK security clearance to SC level.
• Able to travel within base country and overseas for short-term working.

Desired characteristics

• Knowledge of military and/or defence standards.
• Experience of S1000D (Tech Docs) and S2000M (Material Management).
• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Chartered (or working to) or equivalent with a recognised institution, with a proven record of continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of classification rules, e.g. DNV, ABS, Lloyds for marine.
• Ability to multi-task to strict timescales, excellent communication skills, good report writing skills, and is well organised.
• Hold a UK Driving Licence

You can expect from us

• Flexible working arrangements
• Attractive compensation package
• Flexible benefits you can personalise
• Company pension contribution; income protection; private health insurance; life assurance, healthy lifestyle account
• 34 days’ vacation including national holidays.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No