Cargo Install Lead: MEP & Systems Integration (Travel)

Smiths Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in the United States seeks a hands-on cargo-installation leader who will direct on-site integration of Smiths systems. The role is travel-intensive, requiring 2–3 weeks per month on customer sites, coordinating with PMs and on-site contractors to meet schedule and budget.

The candidate will serve as SME for system mechanics, electronics, and safety, and will oversee IQI/SAT tests, safety briefings, and tool mobilization while ensuring adherence to policies and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a technical field and cargo business.
• Strong communication, customer focus and teamwork oriented.
• Excellent business and people management skills; ability to train staff.
• Proficiency in MS Office and aptitude for learning software.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert on the system mechanics, electronics, and safety systems.
• Lead installation team of FSTs & TSTs; conduct daily safety standups.
• Coordinate installation with onsite contractors and cargo team members.
• Coordinate with SD/SDI operations for server/network configurations.
• Test and commission equipment to CBP SAT; perform radiation surveys.
• Travel up to 85%; maintain schedules and efficiency of installation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Strong communications skills

Customer focus

Team leadership

Analytical and problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Smiths Detection in the United States seeks a hands-on cargo-installation leader who will direct on-site integration of Smiths systems. The role is travel-intensive, requiring 2–3 weeks per month on customer sites, coordinating with PMs and on-site contractors to meet schedule and budget.

The candidate will serve as SME for system mechanics, electronics, and safety, and will oversee IQI/SAT tests, safety briefings, and tool mobilization while ensuring adherence to policies and customer