Location:
Bedfordshire (Beds)
Job Type: Permanent
Salary:
£48,000 - £55,000
Description
Reliability Engineer - Vehicles
Bedfordshire
Up to 55k
Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Key SKills: Reliability, Maintainability, Testability, Defence, MOD, Military, AFV, RM&T, Vehicles, Engineer, Engineering, Systems, Security Clearance, DV, SC
My client is a leading defence client based in the Bedfordshire area they currently have a vacancy for an experienced, high-calibre RM&T (Reliability, Maintainability, Testability) Engineer who is seeking long term career growth within the Company.
The role is currently focussed on our Vehicles area but requires a broad knowledge of RM&T. The successful candidate will enjoy considerable autonomy of operation but will, in return, be wholly responsible for programme success within the specialisation.
Candidates will have experience, from large-scale MoD or industry projects, of the absolute need for RM&T to be built into system and component design and usage throughout the CADMID cycle, from bid and proposal to disposal.
We offer a full career with potential for technical and/or management advancement, supported by our commitment to ongoing professional training. We aim to provide an empowered and supportive working environment with a very competitive reward package.
Essential Skills:
Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the reliability engineering discipline
Ability to develop excellent working relationships within the programme, with customers and with sub-contractors
Ability to interface and influence on ARM issues at all programme levels
Experienced in Reliability analysis methods and use of reliability modelling software.
Undertake RM&T analysis and preperation of R&M documentation
Demonstrate the delivery of progressive reliability assurance through an R&M case approach
Use of FRACAS/DRACAS
Understanding of the linkage and synergies between RM&T and other disciplines Thorough knowledge and understanding of Def Stans 00-40, 00-41, 00-42, 00-43, Mil-Hdbk-217F, Mil-Std 1629
Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of leading reliability programmes and review meetings with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability of one or more of: ALT / HALT / RGT / RQT
Able to prepare and negotiate RMT contracts with suppliers - statement of work, requirements documentation, SDRLs, DIDs.
Maintainability - design for maintainability, maintainability analysis, EMA
Knowledge of testability design - fault detection and fault isolation techniques
Able to lead, mentor and manage other engineers within the RM&T discipline
Self reliance, ability to work on own initiative and under pressure
Experience with COTS based systems
Typical Minimum Education & Experience:
HND in an engineering discipline, BSc preferred. Candidates with lower qualifications e.g. HNC may be considered if able to demonstrate substantial relevant experience.
For those considering switching to reliability as a specialism:
This role may also be of interest to Systems Engineers who wish to transfer to the RM&T discipline.
This vacancy is being advertised by Advanced Resource Managers. ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Skills
Reliability, Reliability Engineer, Engineering, Engineer, RAM Manager, RAM Engineer, RAMS, Defence, MOD & Military, Automotive, Vehicle
| Job Details |
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| Job ID: |
61614 |
| Status: |
LIVE
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| Posted: |
13 May 13 |
| Start date: |
asap |
| No. of vacancies: |
1 |
| Benefits: |
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| Contact: |
Doug Watson |
| Telephone: |
02392 228218 |
| Qualifications and certificates required: |
None specifically required |
| Health & Safety issues: |
None specified |
| Expenses paid : |
None specified |