LVM ILS Integrated Project Team Staff Specialist

at  General Dynamics Land Systems

DESCRIPTION

Key Job Elements:

• Be proficient and/or possess advanced knowledge in one or more of the following IPT roles:
• ILS Project Management
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure logistics products/new designs are developed in accordance with prime contract(s) requirements and Logistics SDRLs are delivered on time
• Liaise closely with the ED&T groups to update internal/external schedules and assist with the resolution of day-to-day issues
• Coordinate and support the GDLS-C CCR and subcontractor ECP process including implementation of the change(s)
• Assist Logistics Support Analysis and Technical Publications development and delivery to customer
• Coordinate and assist with project(s) execution for scope, cost and schedule using EVMS and departmental procedures and guidance documents
• Assist in the investigation, analysis and recommendation of corrective actions to address project and test issues
• Attend customer and subcontractor meetings as required (In process reviews, Log Demo, Verification, etc.)
• Receive/address incoming correspondence from internal/external customer for impacts to Logistics
• Provisioning/Parts Content Developer:
• Receive, organize, and document system specifications, engineering drawings, bill of materials, and vendor data
• Document the physical breakdown of the vehicle, assembly and/or subsystem(s) in accordance with applicable military standards and approved customer maintenance concept
• Document and maintain the parts data in the Logistics Support Analysis Record database
• Develop/write recommended repair parts catalogues as part of overall development of technical manuals for automotive/vehicle/turret systems and sub-systems
• Plan and track progress of assigned activities
• Maintenance Engineering Content Developer:
• Analyze vehicle system functionality and identify probable failure modes that could impact system performance/safety
• Identify and recommend specials tools and test equipment that the customer may require in order to effectively support their vehicles
• Write clear, step-by-step maintenance instructions describing how to remove, repair and replace vehicle system components and assemblies
• Develop/write procedures as part of overall development of technical manuals for automotive/vehicle/turret systems and sub-systems
• Diagnostics Engineering Content Developer:
• Analysis of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical system functionality to determine most efficient troubleshooting methodology (perform Fault Tree Analysis and/or Failure Mode Effect Analysis of system/component)
• Read and interpret engineering blueprints and subcontractor data
• Validate correctness of procedure on vehicle and/or component
• Development of fault insertion tools and non-destructive faults for use in validation of troubleshooting procedures
• Develop/write procedures as part of overall development of technical manuals for automotive/vehicle/turret systems and sub-systems
• In addition support, lead and/or perform the following functions:
• Provide recommendations to leadership for executing projects
• Creation and maintenance of diagnostic task lists and status documents
• Creation and maintenance of maintenance task lists and status documents
• Ensure alignment between maintenance, diagnostics and parts breakdown in proposed maintenance concept
• Support oversight of performance against program and internal schedules
• Engage in software and design activities, ensuring testability and fault characterization is considered in relation to Customer maintenance philosophy
• Work with R&M team to conduct Logistics Front-End Analyses (such as FMECA, RCM, accessibility, tooling and commonality) to influence design
• Preparation and presentation of proposed maintenance concept at customer meetings
• Ensure data integrity of LSAR in order to prepare and deliver LSA reports to the customer
• Review of change requests and determining level of impact to technical manuals and other Logistics products
• Provides recommendations to leadership for training needs
• Develop and maintain new hire training material
• Assist supervisor with task delegation and project direction
• Maintain the configuration and revision of the data in the database as well as all supporting documents
• Proactively communicate with other Engineering teams and departments
• Actively participate in cross-team LPD CIP initiatives, process reviews, process development, etc.
• Lead/support quality spill investigations and corrective action implementation for applicable programs/projects in collaboration with quality teams

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma in a technical or related discipline
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
• High levels of written and oral communications skills, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Experience with development of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) content
• Experience with standards and tools used in the production of logistics products, e.g. S1000D, Arbotext, Eagle/EPS, IsoDraw, VisMockup, MIL-STD-1388, -40051, GEIA-Std-0007b, and SLICwave
• Experience dealing with customer logistics requirements and/or attending customer logistics conferences/meetings
• Ability to travel (10% Cdn) and (10% US & Int’l) and possess/be able to acquire and maintain a valid passport

• Must be able to meet Anthropometrical Size Restrictions for confined space

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in multiple Logistics Engineering disciplines

• Proficient knowledge in the operation, maintenance and integration of military vehicle components and systems

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