Type 26 ILS Engineer (Supply Support)

Job description

ILS Supply and Support Engineer (Spares Modelling)

Would you like to work on spares modelling and supportability analysis for the Type 26 programme, which will be designing and delivering a state-of-the-art combat ship to the Royal Navy? We currently have a vacancy for an ILS Supply and Support Engineer (Spares Modelling) at our sites in Portsmouth, Glasgow or Bristol.

As an ILS Supply and Support Engineer (Spares Modelling), you will be responsible for analysing supplier data and recommendations related to equipment spares, and carrying out ranging, scaling and modelling using specialist software, in order to ensure appropriate equipment availability throughout the life of the ship.

This role will enable you to use your existing spares modelling expertise and develop your knowledge across the Integrated Logistics Support discipline, which is a fast growing area within the defence industry.

Your main responsibilities as an ILS Supply and Support Engineer (Spares Modelling) will involve:

Spares modelling, using Opus10 software, to identify necessary spares for ship maintenance periods
Reviewing supplier procedures and data, questioning recommendations where appropriate to ensure best availability and cost
Producing and maintaining the initial spares provisioning list and supporting evidence
Producing spares modelling, ranging, and scaling activities within the contract requirements, liaising closely with other involved work streams
Undertaking NATO codification activities for assigned equipment
Identifying potential risks to the supplier programme and providing potential remedial actions
Identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities to reduce costs and enhance the effectiveness of both supply support activities and the overall project
Producing spares reports that validate the level of recommended spares
Identifying packaging, handling, storage and transportation requirements relating to spares and support & test equipment

Your skills and qualifications as an ILS Supply and Support Engineer (Spares Modelling) will include:

Essential:

HNC/ HND/ Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline
Experience in spares modelling or ranging and scaling
Understanding of the interactions between maintenance engineering and logistics support analysis

Desirable:

Experience in the use of Opus10 (or similar systems such as VMetric or Optilog)
Understanding of Integrated Logistics Support
Knowledge of NATO codification

What we're looking for in you:

You will have the correct attitude to apply existing systems or ILS knowledge to grow your career and assist with the development of our capability within the ILS Engineering field.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Portsmouth, Glasgow or Bristol

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and a revenue of £650 million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to UK MoD Maritime, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure vessels, Offshore Patrol vessels, Historic ships and more. And with our development and support of complex equipment ranging from a Spearfish Torpedo to an Artisan Radar, the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the UK Royal Navy for decades to come.

Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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