Sustaining Capability Director

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. 

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place. Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.

Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.  

This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.

The Director, Sustaining Capabilities will establish, resource, and manage a ring-fenced Sustaining organization specifically driven to initially address component end-of-life (EOL) in support of ILS Techflow and ILS PSP contracts, and ultimately expanding to all Sustaining activities pertaining to the SDI Americas product portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Job duties to include but are not limited to;

• To develop and refine decision trees for the appropriate determination of specific EOL action most appropriate to the business (e.g. last-time buys at varying volumes, alternate sourcing, or component re-engineering), with the goal of maintaining forward production expectations and enabling the meeting of service metrics
• To create and maintain pathways for input from relevant functions outside of Technology (Service, Operations, Supply Chain, contractors), including metrics, consumption rates, and production schedules to maintain ILS contractual deliverables
• To be the interface with other Functional and Project Managers to ensure alignment on projects and activities
• To track & evaluate harvesting progress against Sustaining support relative to established processes
• To ensure the appropriate consumption of last-time-buy (LTB) raw materials before transition to new designs to prevent unnecessary scrap
• To work with appropriate customer-facing point of contact to effectively communicate EOL activities
• To assist in forecasting & budgeting processes for follow-on Sustaining contract proposals and Technology resourcing planning
• Effective leadership, performance management, and development of a team of technical engineering professionals shared with other functions
• Efficiently liaise with Technology functional directors to ensure resources are managed appropriately (resources will report directly to existing Technology functional leaders)
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with critical adjacent functions with the goal of establishing a routine cadence of reliable metrics
• Effectively exploit and develop the knowledge of people from all functions
• Create inclusive and coordinated development environments to maximise the effectiveness of teams and develop individuals
• Technical oversight of the Sustaining organization created in support of ILS contract EOL and Sustaining concerns
• Thoughtful consideration of all inputs (service consumption rates, projected volumes / last-time-buys, refurbishments, and technical redesign) when guiding team toward EOL resolution activities
• Effectively prioritizes multiple and simultaneous EOL activities to ensure no impact to production and service commitments
• Works with the team to develop innovative technology solutions in support of EOL component concerns when warranted
• Creates and maintains pathways for financing Sustaining activities (invoicing, etc.) appropriately through ILS contract mechanisms
• Updates budgets and forecasts for Sustaining activities and holds to financial commitments
• Develops strong lines of communication with key stakeholders both internally (e.g. Product Management, Operations, Service) and externally (e.g. customers, suppliers and partner organizations)
• Ensures adherence to business policies, HS&E, legal requirements, ethics, and government contract elements

Education Requirements

·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university in Engineering or other technical discipline; Master’s degree and/or additional educational training or skills development preferred

Experience:

·  Experience in Engineering or other technical development role, with emphasis placed on experience with multi-functional project management and/or sustainment management for highly technical products

We offer…

Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

Smiths Detection is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity PostersIf you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email [email protected].

The compensation for this position ranges from $137,000- $207,000/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills, job-related knowledge, and experience. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Smiths Detection provides comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

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We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

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