ILS Supportability Engineer II

REPORTS TO: ILS Supportability Engineering Lead

SUPERVISES: N/A

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 technical input to detailed supportability analyses and cost tradeoff studies to optimize System cost from concept phase through the design, development, acquisition, deployment and disposal phases.
• Performs and supports detailed 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 Customer 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
• Successful applicant must be willing to cross-train to other areas within ILS as necessary
  
  

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• 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 required.
• 3 years of Supportability/Logistics/Systems Engineering Analysis experience required; in lieu of ILS experience, candidates may qualify with current (non- expired) certificates in both NAVSEA/ DOD Reliability Centered Maintenance Backfit and Classic RCM Analysis. Copy of certificates should be provided in this case.
• 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 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
• Prior U.S. Navy, MSC or USCG experience desired, but not required
  
  

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

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.
• 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’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.