Sr. Engineer, Reliability & Maintainability

Position Description:

At General Dynamics Land Systems we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable the people who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

This posting is a developmental opportunity for a candidate who wishes to develop a deep subject matter expertise in the field of Reliability & Maintainability. Interested candidates who may not meet all Position Requirements are still encouraged to apply.

Position Description:

• Conduct Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) analyses to ensure contractual compliance
• Develop residual useful life (RUL) models for ground combat vehicle components based upon in-service maintenance data and/or high-frequency sensor data
• Assist in the development of component specifications
• Evaluate the maintenance capability of the suppliers
• Conduct Life Cycle Costing (LCC) Analysis
• Establish optimum maintenance strategies as part of the component / system design process
• Establish / summarize system reliability, maintainability and logistics parameters
• Determine the testing requirements to minimize risk and verify RAM-D contractual compliance
• Produce forward-looking system availability and resource burden projections using advanced system modelling and simulation techniques
• Coach and train personnel in the execution of R&M engineering analyses
• Provide support to ongoing development of R&M and Logistics capabilities within the Systems Engineering processes
• Provide expertise and guidance to the organization to reinforce core competencies in the functions of R&M engineering, LORA, MTA, FMECA, LCC, ILS, statistical testing and Logistics Engineering (LE)
• Identify process issues and recommend improvements related to the efficiency and quality of logistics data development and documentation
• Provide technical editing/advice to the conduct, drafting and development of technical studies in the area of logistics engineering
• Seek opportunities to apply expertise to ongoing programs, IR&D efforts, B&P activities and other efforts as required by being a source of technical information on historical trends of our products
• Mentor and coach others in logistics as necessary to perform their tasks efficiently. Teach principles of LE to newcomers and others.
• Provide guidance for the development of logistics tools, technologies, and technical skills across LE and IPS
• Support IPS Business objectives as defined and maintain and increase functional competency in area(s) of expertise while keeping abreast of latest developments / tools in the field of Reliability Engineering
• Support Business Development activities related to new and emerging opportunities

Position Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Advanced University Degree (Masters or PH.D) in Reliability Engineering
• Minimum 7-10 years of Reliability and Maintainability Experience
• Extensive understanding and experience performing R&M, maintenance and logistics analyses (e.g LCC, FMEA, MTA, LSAR, RBD, FTA, LORA, Sparing, etc.)
• Extensive experience estimating residual useful life of components based on survival, covariate survival and accumulated damage models
• Knowledge and/or experience in the application of relevant military standards, military equipment usage and doctrine
• Strong product knowledge of the LAV or other mobile equipment automotive systems
• Experience with B&P development procedures and requirements
• Ability to travel (5% Cdn) and (5% 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 dealing with customer ILS requirements
• Experience with programming languages commonly used in data science applications (Python, R and SQL preferred)
• Some knowledge of machine learning and data science processes
• Understanding of system availability simulation using techniques such as MCMC, Petri Nets and Agent Based Modelling
• Professional Engineer license
• System integration experience (design and/or logistics)
• Experience with use of LSA techniques and software tools (RCM, SLICWave, FMECA, EDCAS, V-Metric, etc.)

General Dynamics Land Systems – Canada is an employment equity employer who values diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed.  As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

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