Principal Supportability Engineer

Job Description

Principal Supportability EngineerSF29371Stoke Gifford, Bristol£49,640 - £55,690 dependent on experienceAbout the RoleAre you looking for an exciting new challenge in a rapidly evolving and changing environment Are you inspired by a need for innovation Then why not consider joining Babcock on the latest acquisition programme to deliver the Royal Navy Type 31 Frigates by December 2028Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) is a foundation that underpins successful delivery of Complex Warships to the Royal Navy. We are looking for a Principal Supportability Engineer to join the team at Bristol Business Park and be responsible for ensuring a strict, coherent approach to all aspects of Supportability. This will include the day-to-day administration and co-ordination of activities directly related to contract deliverables, with particular focus on managing and maintaining Supportability and R&M cases, and the delivery of Supportability Modelling and associated Type 31 outputs.As the Principal Supportability Engineer, you will use your previous experience in the application of Supportability Analysis and Reliability and Maintainability techniques to draft the Use Study and to develop the Maintenance Philosophy for the DfS Lead. You will ensure coherence across Supportability and broader ILS activities (e.g. sparing analysis, LORA, technical documents development, RCM and maintenance analysis); take delivery of R&M and Supportability Cases and maintain them throughout the term; deliver availability modelling and maintenance burden modelling. In addition, you will deliver or contribute to the delivery of broader supportability deliverables, as defined in the T31 Design and Build contract and contribute to Supportability and Design Reviews, as required.As well as working for the UKs leading naval support business, we will also provide you with all the training, support and benefits that you would expect from a global company.What do I need to do the roleYou will be educated to HNC level in a relevant STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) and be a Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer working towards Chartered status. Ideally, you will have a military background and experience in Reliability Centred Maintenance techniques.What else do I need to knowYou will work 37 hours per week Monday to Friday with flexible working and you must be able to achieve the appropriate level of Security Clearance.What impact does COVID-19 have on the recruitment processDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to ensure that our recruitment processes are regularly reviewed and adapted, as required, to ensure were compliant with the latest government advice. We are striving to protect both our current and future employees by acting in a responsible way which reflects the restrictions we may face.Babcock will be continuing with essential recruitment activity but implementing relevant recommendations to ensure that this is done in a responsible way with consideration of the unprecedented circumstances we are facing.

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This advice is valid at the time of publication and changing government advice and Babcock working practices take precedence at any particular time.About Babcock InternationalFor more than a century, Babcock, the Aerospace and Defence Company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering services. We help customers in the UK and around the world to improve the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets within the four market sectors of Marine, Land, Aviation, and Nuclear, underpinned by a deep understanding of technology integration, unique infrastructure and specialist training.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. Please use a desktop PC or laptop to create your account and apply for a job. Once you have completed this you will be able to apply to jobs from mobile devices. If you experience difficulties please visit our careers page.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. We recognise the value that Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reserves, Veterans, Uniformed Cadet Instructors and Service Families contribute to our business and the United Kingdom. As part of the Covenant, Babcock offers Reservists and Uniformed Cadet Instructors up to 2 weeks special paid leave to help them meet their commitments. To find out more please visit our website.