Sustaining Engineering Manager
Sustaining Engineering Manager
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Job Description
The Sustaining Engineering Manager will establish resource and manage a ring-fenced Sustaining organization specifically driven to initially address component end-of-life (EOL) in support of ILS Techflow and ILS PSP contracts and ultimately expanding to all Sustaining activities pertaining to the SDI Americas product portfolio.
Responsibilities:
Job duties to include but are not limited to;
- To develop and refine decision trees for the appropriate determination of specific EOL action most appropriate to the business (e.g. last-time buys at varying volumes alternate sourcing or component re-engineering) with the goal of maintaining forward production expectations and enabling the meeting of service metrics
- To create and maintain pathways for input from relevant functions outside of Technology (Service Operations Supply Chain contractors) including metrics consumption rates and production schedules to maintain ILS contractual deliverables
- To be the interface with other Functional and Project Managers to ensure alignment on projects and activities
- To track & evaluate harvesting progress against Sustaining support relative to established processes
- To ensure the appropriate consumption of last-time-buy (LTB) raw materials before transition to new designs to prevent unnecessary scrap
- To work with appropriate customer-facing point of contact to effectively communicate EOL activities
- To assist in forecasting & budgeting processes for follow-on Sustaining contract proposals and Technology resourcing planning
- Effective leadership performance management and development of a team of technical engineering professionals shared with other functions
- Efficiently liaise with Technology functional directors to ensure resources are managed appropriately (resources will report directly to existing Technology functional leaders)
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with critical adjacent functions with the goal of establishing a routine cadence of reliable metrics
- Effectively exploit and develop the knowledge of people from all functions
- Create inclusive and coordinated development environments to maximise the effectiveness of teams and develop individuals
- Technical oversight of the Sustaining organization created in support of ILS contract EOL and Sustaining concerns
- Thoughtful consideration of all inputs (service consumption rates projected volumes / last-time-buys refurbishments and technical redesign) when guiding team toward EOL resolution activities
- Effectively prioritizes multiple and simultaneous EOL activities to ensure no impact to production and service commitments
- Works with the team to develop innovative technology solutions in support of EOL component concerns when warranted
- Creates and maintains pathways for financing Sustaining activities (invoicing etc.) appropriately through ILS contract mechanisms
- Updates budgets and forecasts for Sustaining activities and holds to financial commitments
- Develops strong lines of communication with key stakeholders both internally (e.g. Product Management Operations Service) and externally (e.g. customers suppliers and partner organizations)
- Ensures adherence to business policies HS&E legal requirements ethics and government contract elements
Qualifications :
Education Requirements
Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited university in Engineering or other technical discipline; Masters degree and/or additional educational training or skills development preferred
Experience:
- Experience in technical product research & development and project management role
- Experience of technology development within a product manufacturing and servicing environment
- Presentations and representation of the company in an international environment to key customers committees regulators authorities and conferences
- Preferred: Experience in component end-of-life (EOL) sustainment project management or other multifunctional project management experience
- Effective communication and influencing skills across organizational layers including technically complex material
Additional Information :
We offer
Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.
Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.
The compensation for this position ranges from $95160- $222040/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location skills job-related knowledge and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare 401K savings plan company holidays vacation sick time parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
