ILS Technical Author

ILS Eng/Technical Author - Attractive - Contract Rates - Defence and Aviation Systems (Inside IR35)
An ILS Eng/Technical Author is required to join a market leading Innovative Defence Systems and Aviation Company. The ILS Eng/Technical Author will be responsible for conducting all ILS Eng/Technical Author activities on any Programmes that have been assigned to them. The ILS Eng/Technical Author will develop and manage effective relationships across the breadth of the company and its customers and have the confidence to technically lead cross discipline project teams. The successful ILS Eng/Technical Author will be expected to bring maturity and credibility when engaging with customers, senior managers and stakeholders.
ILS Eng/Technical Author - Key Responsibilities
Administer and maintain the Company DRACAS tool
Attend both internal and external meetings, as and when required
Carry out reliability, and maintainability assessments on the system and components
Collate DRACAS data from all appropriate sources for the serviced project
Create Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) data for system items of equipment
Populate any required LSA database
Generate Obsolescence notification forms
Identify and report trends and problem characteristics within the incidents
Initiate NATO codification of new and revised items of supply
Review and assess the impact of technical queries on the system documentation
Review and assess Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) output.
Review and assess availability models for the system or system LRUs
Support the ILS Manager in the generation of estimates
Review and assess availability models for the system or system LRUs
Review and assess general purpose tools and test equipment for suitability
Provide ILS input for technical documentation
Technical Skills and Experience for ILS Eng/ Technical Author
We expect the incoming ILS Eng/Technical Author to be able to demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and timescales
Excellent attention to detail with high accuracy
Ability to process high volumes of work and within structured protocols
Excellent organisational and planning skills (ability to meet tight timeframes)
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Proficient IT Skills and strong inter-personal and people management skills
Knowledge and awareness of availability modelling
Awareness of technical publication process
Excellent knowledge and understanding of Reliability, Maintainability and Availability
Good understanding of the requirements for Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) records
Previous experience in delivering ILS Services to Defence Standards to the MOD
Proven experience in ILS and/or Supportability and Data Reporting
Knowledge of analysis and Corrective Action System (DRACAS)
Able to work effectively and proficiently either remotely or onsite
A desire to achieve mor and with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn new skills
Flexible and forward-thinking approach
Must be self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Willingness and ability to travel in the UK and to overseas occasionally (if required)
**Security Clearance will be required for this role and therefore only applications from candidates that hold this or able to obtain this will be considered**
If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the ILS Eng/Technical Author then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or email suitable MS Word CV's to
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