LSA Supervisor

Position Overview:

Responsible to the ILS/LSA Engineering Manager for delegated areas of supervisory, leadership and technical activities in support of the CP140 Optimized Weapon System Support (OWSS) program, including the direct supervision of Reliability / Safety Engineers and Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Analysts within the LSA Engineering department. The position will supervise and mentor engineering staff; and review Engineering Reports (ERs) and Technical Memorandums (TMs) created for LSA Engineering OWSS customers. The position will (i) manage ILS/LSA Service Requests (SRQ), Requests for Engineering Services (RES) and Fast Track workflow; (ii) manage designated projects, as required; and (iii) liaise with Asset Management Specialists (AMS) and Supply Chain Management (SCM) staff within IMP to ensure optimal technical outcomes.

The ILS/LSA Engineering Supervisor will report to the IMP Aerospace and Defence location near the Halifax International Airport.

What You Will Do:

• Shall include but not be limited to the following:
• Provide supervision, technical guidance and oversight, and leadership to assigned LSA Engineering staff;
• Prepare and/or review engineering data and documents produced by the LSA department, which may include but not be limited to SRQs, RESs, ERs, TMs, and Work Instructions;
• Ensure the technical output delivered by assigned LSA Engineering staff demonstrate compliance to all Technical Airworthiness and Contractual requirements;
• Conduct effective communications and liaison on technical matters with representatives from AMS, SCM, Aircraft Engineering (AE), Main Operating Bases (MOBs), Department National Defence (DND), and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs);
• Manage and coordinate OWSS support activities and work loading of the LSA Engineering team;
• Assist in recruitment, development and performance evaluation of assigned LSA Engineering staff; 
• Develop and conduct LSA program elements in support of aircraft maintenance and engineering activities for the CP140, and other programs as required; 
• Supervise the maintenance of the CP140 Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) database, and other IMP Aerospace & Defence programs, as required;
• Support the LSA Manager in the development and support of all Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety (RAMS) analyses to fully support CP140 OWSS program requirements;
• Support the LSA Manager in the development and maintenance of aircraft reliability programs in support of Life Cycle Management requirements;
• Provide logistics engineering inputs for the processing of Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) for specific ILS/LSA tasks, in accordance with accepted Configuration Management procedures and standards; and
• Assist the LSA Manager with the development, management, and maintenance of project budgets and schedules associated with project work.

What You Will Bring:

• B.Eng. or B.Sc. (Eng.), or CET (Diploma in Engineering Technology), or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Five (5) years of experience in ILS/LSA, Reliability Engineering, or Systems Engineering, with training in Reliability Engineering, Logistics Engineering or Systems Engineering;
• Proven knowledge of applicable military standards and specifications, e.g., MIL-PRF-49506, MIL-STD-1388, and MIL-STD-973 as they pertain to the aerospace industry;
• Previous experience in a military aircraft engineering environment is an asset;
• Minimum of two years supervisory skills is desirable;
• Prior technical and personnel management experience is an asset; 
• Proven knowledge of aircraft systems and airworthiness/safety issues;
• Understanding of the DND infrastructure;
• Ability to identify and correct potential problem areas related to maintenance, logistics and safety by having a hands-on approach to problem solving;
• Must be an analytical thinker with careful consideration for detail and accuracy;
• Must possess strong communication and technical writing skills;
• Strong computer skills within Microsoft Office (including high level of proficiency using Excel and Access);
• Must be able to delegate authority, implement policies and coordinate activities of personnel;
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels within the organization, as well as outside agencies including DND and Subcontractors;
• Possess self-discipline and self-motivation skills, and will be able to impart enthusiasm to personnel;
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to IMP Occupational Health, Safety and Environment policies.  Continually focusing on your individual safety and the safety of others who may be affected by your work and to fully comply with all Federal Health and Safety Legislation;
• Participate in Continuous Improvement, Lean & 6S activities in your area;
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP),  Secret Level II Security Clearance through PSPC- Contract Security Program, and Transport Canada RAIC clearance.

What We Will Do For You:

• All of IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RSP Program, Holiday Incentive program (3 additional days off over Christmas), Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!