Senior Engineer - Product Support

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Job Summary

GKN Fokker Aerospace has an urgent requirement to recruit a suitably qualified and able candidate to assist the existing ILS team Specialists in conducting MSG-3 analysis in support of the NH90 and other programs.

The successful candidate should be aware of ILS principles based on MIL-STD-1388-2B for LSA, utilizing the EAGLE LSAR relational database tool and understand the principles for development and ongoing continuous optimization of aircraft Maintenance Programs & planning in accordance with Air Transport Association (ATA) Maintenance Steering Group 3 (MSG) 3 process.

 

Background

Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) is an essential tool for efficient and cost effective management of complex programs throughout the product life-cycle from inception (concept) through to end of life cycle (disposal).

The ILS service team provides ongoing support for the NHI industries NH90 Tactical Transport and Naval Frigate (TTH & NFH) helicopter fleets worldwide. In support of these fleets, a quality LSA database is the foundation on which an effective ILS service rests by providing the essential configuration and source data reference that the various ILS disciplines use in support of the various support activities. The process of inputting data, updating records and developing the NH90 LSA Record (LSAR) is continuous from cradle to grave to ensure the data within always aligns to the helicopter configurations, maintaining a robust LSAR for the continued support of existing versions & variants and to support the development of future design iterations.

GKN Fokker Aerospace uses ILS & Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) processes involving MSG-3 for continuous evaluation, analysis and evolution (optimization) of various maintenance programs to ensure that maintenance remains fit-for-purpose (Applicable & Effective) throughout the product in-service life.

Specifically, the ILS service provides ongoing support for the NHI industries NH90 Tactical Transport and Naval Frigate (TTH & NFH) helicopter fleets worldwide. In support of these fleets, a quality up-to-date LSA database is the foundation on which an effective ILS service rests by providing the essential configuration and source data reference that the various ILS disciplines, including Maintenance Analysts use in support of the MSG-3 based initial Maintenance development and continuous optimization activities.

 

Job Responsibilities

The ILS Engineer/ Maintenance Analyst will be a major contributor with responsibilities including:

• Supporting Continued Airworthiness activities for supported projects through ILS;
• Providing ILS support to meet contracted deliverables to the projects;
• Administering scheduled / preventive maintenance tasks and analysis outcomes required to sustain the design configurations that result from Air Transport Association (ATA) Maintenance Steering Committee 3 (MSG-3) analysis;
• Performing the Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) belonging to each maintenance task identified, with identification of all required support, including Aerospace Ground equipment (AGE), Tooling, Spare parts, consumables, etc. necessary to perform the various maintenance activities.
• Work with other ILS disciplines / colleagues; including Technical Publications, IPD, Material Support, Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and Design Office Engineering Specialists to harmonize the the flow of data.
• Participation in International Working Groups and meetings;
• Keeping the Maintenance Review Board (MRB) process document up to date and relevant, when required;
• Incorporating required Engineering and Support changes into the MSG-3 analysis;
• Presenting the status and content of the MSG-3 as / when required;
• Performing LSA activities, compliant with the tailored MIL-STD. 1388-1A/2B requirements and GKN Fokker Aerospace approved processes for each program, but NH90 in particular.

Job Qualifications

Education/Background experience/Requirements

• Working experien