ILS Manager

MBDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Bonus

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Training and development

Possible relocation

Job summary

MBDA in Bolton is seeking an experienced Integrated Logistics Support Manager to lead ILS strategies for future export customers and guide through-life support across the full system lifecycle.

The role requires strong ASD S-Series knowledge, defence/aerospace experience, and ability to coordinate with UK MOD and international stakeholders for bid activities and risk assessment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ILS/Supportability or Through-Life Support in defence or aerospace.
• Engineering background; degree level preferred; knowledge of weapon systems.
• Strong knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards.
• Experience working with UK MoD customers and defence primes (desirable).
• Ability to influence teams and communicate with stakeholders across international environments.
• Experience supporting bids and proposals.
• Ability to lead a team and plan strategically.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans per Project Design Authority.
• Manage ILS activities across lifecycle from concept to in-service.
• Develop a robust Through Life Support Policy.
• Ensure compliance with ASD S-Series and MoD standards (S1000D, S2000M, etc.).
• Oversee LSA, maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning.
• Act as primary ILS contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee delivery of support equipment in the UK and internationally.
• Support bid and proposal activities including ILS costing and risk assessment.
• Mentor ILS practitioners within the team.
• Identify and manage ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies.

Skills

ILS Management

Defence/Aerospace experience

ASD S-Series knowledge

UK MOD engagement

Stakeholder communication

Bid support experience

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Bolton

A world leader in Missiles and Missile Systems, MBDA is a multi-national group, employing 18,000 employees across Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Manager to join our Customer Support & Services (CSS) team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering ILS activities for future Export customers for one of our Complex Weapon Systems. The ILS Managers role is to influence the system design and to design a support solution in order to ensure our ability to provide effective through-life support to our products upon entry to service.

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities
• Possible Relocation Available

The opportunity:

• Lead the development and implementation of ILS strategies and plans in line with customer and contractual requirements embedded within the Project Design Authority
• Manage ILS activities across the full lifecycle, including concept, design, manufacture through to in service.
• Developing a robust Through Life Support Policy
• Ensure compliance with relevant ASD S-Series standards as required, including (but not limited to):
  • S1000D (Technical Publications)
  • S2000M (Material Management)
  • S3000L (Logistics Support Analysis)
  • S4000P (Preventive Maintenance)
  • S5000F (In-Service Data Feedback)
  • DefStan 00-600
  • Current MoD ILS standards
• Oversee Logistics Support Analysis (LSA), maintenance task analysis, spares modelling and provisioning, support equipment development and design, training and technical documentation
• Act as the primary ILS point of contact for customers and key stakeholders
• Oversee delivery of the support equipment within the UK and internationally
• Support bid and proposal activities, including ILS costing and risk assessment
• Manage and mentor ILS practitioners within the programme or functional team
• Ensure ILS risks, assumptions and dependencies are identified and managed effectively

What we're looking for from you:

• Proven experience in an ILS, Supportability or Through-Life Support role within the defence or aerospace sector
• A broad-based engineering background, preferable degree level qualified or equivalent in a technical discipline, ideally with substantial knowledge and experience of Weapon System development or support.
• Strong working knowledge of ASD S-Series ILS standards and their practical application
• Experience working with UK MOD customers and defence primes (desirable)
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across an international environment
• Experience supporting bids and proposals
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple, sometimes conflicting, issues on a regular basis
• Ability to lead a team, carry out strategic planning of work, and ensuring commitments are always met
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders across the enterprise

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