ILS Engineer

Are you an experienced ILS Engineer looking for an opportunity to support the through-life management of complex defence engineering systems?, TKMS ATLAS UK is looking for an Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) Engineer to join its Services Division at Dorset Innovation Park. This is a newly created position where you will play an important role in developing and maintaining product support solutions across the Services portfolio. Reporting to the Services Principal ILS Manager, you will work closely with engineering, supply chain, project and support teams to ensure effective through-life support and equipment availability.

You will be involved in configuration management, maintenance data governance, reliability improvement and the development of As Maintained Configurations (AMC). Working across SAP Plant Maintenance (PM), Teamcenter and other PLM systems, your responsibilities will include:

* Creating, maintaining and governing asset and maintenance data within SAP Plant Maintenance. * Developing and maintaining logistic datasets across PLM, SAP and legacy systems. * Supporting configuration audits and ensuring alignment between physical assets, SAP PM and Teamcenter records. * Monitoring and analysing reliability issues through DRACAS activities. * Identifying and implementing improvements to system reliability and availability. * Managing product obsolescence and supporting equipment throughout its operational life. * Supporting bids through cost modelling and Work Package Agreement (WPA) generation. * Monitoring system performance and ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. What does your experience look like? We are interested in hearing from candidates with an engineering background and experience in ILS, engineering support or through-life support, ideally within the defence sector. Your experience should include, TKMS ATLAS UK recognises the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, including part-time and condensed working patterns where appropriate. Security Clearance Due to the nature of the work and the projects involved, the successful candidate must be eligible to achieve full UK Security Clearance (SC).

A degree, HNC/HND in an engineering or science-related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. * Experience applying ILS principles to UK MOD or industry programmes. * Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) and asset or maintenance data management. * An understanding of configuration management, change control and through-life support. * Knowledge of reliability, maintainability and availability principles. * Familiarity with defence standards, particularly Def Stan 00-600 and Def Stan 00-40 Series. * Knowledge of the Defence Logistics Framework, LIRs, OPUS 10 or ARM tools would be advantageous. An ILS Practitioner qualification would also be beneficial.

Based at Dorset Innovation Park, close to the Jurassic Coast, you’ll be working in an environment that brings together science, engineering and research and development. TKMS ATLAS UK offers the opportunity to work on complex, technically challenging programmes, contributing to products and systems throughout their lifecycle. As the business continues to grow, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career alongside experienced engineering professionals, with access to modern facilities and opportunities for professional development. You’ll also get a package that includes:

* Competitive salary. * Company pension scheme.

With a reputation for providing innovative underwater systems for the Royal Navy (RN) and export customers, TKMS ATLAS UK is a leading provider of advanced maritime technology and engineering solutions.