Supportability Engineer III

REPORTS TO: Directly: Supportability Engineer IV Indirectly: ILS Manager AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for schedules, and project coordination. Responsible for technical input to Obsolescence Management efforts. Responsible for Maintenance Analysis efforts for all shipboard installed equipment. Analysis shall include all levels of maintenance; Organizational, Intermediate, Depot, failure modes and effects, preventive maintenance, inactive equipment maintenance, corrective maintenance, servicing and lubrication and other appropriate Logistics Support Analysis. Perform Life Cycle Cost (LCC)/Total Ownership Cost (TOC) estimates, maintenance planning and analyses, logistics and supportability analyses, equipment configuration management, configuration status accounting, supply support, and other logistics support Performs front-end and detailed supportability analyses and cost tradeoff studies to optimize System cost from concept phase through the design, development, acquisition, deployment and disposal phases. Performs logistics supportability engineering work making independent decisions on spare or replacement parts and supply support problems and methods in field(s) or specialization. Knowledge in Preparation of preliminary preventive maintenance documentation including maintenance requirement cards (MRC’s) and maintenance index pages (MIP’s) in accordance with Navy specifications (as required by contract). Knowledge of and provide input for development of in-yard Preservation & Preventive Maintenance (P&PM) procedures to maintain/protect equipment from in-yard receipt until ship delivery Responsible for interfacing with OEMs/Suppliers to obtain Vendor Furnished Information as needed Responsible for ensuring all change order activity that impacts maintenance is processed, documented and communicated to rest of ILS Team Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as necessary QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: General Requires 4 year Engineering degree from an accredited university, preferably in mechanical, industrial or electrical engineering, or BS degree plus ILS experience in Maintenance and Supportability Engineering. 5 years of Supportability/Logistics/Systems Engineering Analysis experience on Government Contracts Background in reading and working with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) Vendor Furnished Information including drawings and parts lists required. Excellent written and oral communication skills is required Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office products. Experience interfacing with internal/external customers including equipment manufacturers, Supply Chain and Engineering personnel. Life Cycle Cost estimating experience preferred RMA modeling and analysis experience preferred RCM Level II certification preferred Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required US Citizenship TOOLS: MS Office Haystack Navy PMS Editor ACEIT, PRICE cost estimating software RMA Modeling software DIRECTION EXERCISED: Work is performed without appreciable direction. DISCRETION EXERCISED: Develops solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment. Works with all departments to ensure best information and decision making processes are being utilized. Predominately exercises independent judgment in the performance of duties consistent with directives, policies, standards and regulations. LIAISES WITH: External and Internal Customers to include Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Equipment Suppliers and ILS Support Contractors ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES: Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA: 18 years of age or older at time of application Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen Willing to submit to a background check Equal Employment Commitment Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932. Austal shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion. Austal USA is a ship manufacturer headquartered in Mobile, Ala., with service centers in San Diego and Singapore and a technology center in Charlottesville, Va. With the most modern steel panel line in the shipbuilding industry, Austal USA’s facility is capable of supporting the manufacture of both aluminum and steel ships. Austal USA leverages a moving module production line and strict adherence to lean manufacturing principles to consistently deliver on-schedule and on-budget. Austal USA is currently under contract for several programs, including the U.S. Coast Guard’s Heritage-class Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), the TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships, the Spearhead-class Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF), the Navajo-class Towing, Salvage and Rescue ships (T-ATS), the Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), the Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock Medium (AFDM), and the Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), and is supporting Navy unmanned vessel programs leveraging its advanced machinery control system. Austal USA’s service business provides global support to U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and other customers. Austal USA’s San Diego Service Center includes a waterfront facility that will have the capability to drydock small combatants and similar sized ships. Earning 23 safety excellence awards, Austal USA continues to be one of the safest shipyards in America.