ILS Engineer

The opportunity

Be part of our journey as we are seeking highly skilled and detail-oriented ILS Engineers to join our dynamic & international team! 

Join our Engineering team based in Papendrecht, where you'll be an integral part of the Integrated Logistics Support team, predominantly focused on the NH90 helicopter program. Reporting to the Functional Team Lead Change Management & Logistics Support Analyses, you'll play a key role in reviewing and analyzing fleet wide data from over 500 in-service helicopters to assess the impact on the scheduled maintenance. In doing so you will be key to keeping the scheduled maintenance applicable and effective throughout the life of the product; also reviewing the impact that any developing design changes that can have an impact on the maintenance of the in-service fleet. 

What you'll do

• Gather and analyze technical and product information from diverse sources to document new or changing product functionality.
• Determine the support impact and provide input to the Maintenance review Board and in some instances to the Change Board process.
• After Change Board approval support Non Recurring design change process of the NH90 program 
• Maintain the Logistic Support Analysis record (LSAR) based on the various configurations as per Type Certificate 
• Create and update MSG-3 analysis for various aircraft systems; 
• Providing input to the Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETP) and also Service Bulletins where needed;
• Interface and liaise with international colleagues from the NHIndustries consortium 

What you'll bring?

• HBO / MBO in Mechanical Engineering (MBO-4) – OR – in lieu of a degree, at least 2 years of aerospace manufacturing or maintenance experience.
• Proven aircraft / engineering background, preferably in the field of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS). Note that we are looking for both Junior-level (0-3 years experience), Medium-level (3-10 years) and Senior-level candidates (>10 years)! 
• Practical experience with ILS methodologies (e.g. LSA i.a.w. Mil-Std 1388-2B, Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Testability, Fault Recording and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), ASD Standards, e.g. S10000D, MSG-3 Analysis methodology) and tools (Raytheon Eagle LSAR Db, HiCo) is a plus!
• Validated knowledge of the latest MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with CATIA or other Engineering software.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex content.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools.
• Excellent work ethic and strong intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and multi-task.
• Desire and ability to innovate and improve upon current processes.
• Fluent in English and (ideally) fluency in Dutch. 

What we'll offer

You will bring your passion and expertise, we will offer you a career journey where challenges will become opportunities and where possibilities expand on a global level. GKN Fokker is renowned for pushing the boundaries in our industry and you will contribute to our mission of becoming the aerospace industry's most trusted partner. As an Integrated Logistics Support Engineer, you will join a dynamic, international team of experts, benefiting from the tools, the experience and the unwavering commitment to nurturing your technical and personal development. 

Here's what awaits you:
A gross monthly salary tailored to your experience (junior / medior / senior), ranging from € 3.487,- to €6.003,- 

• 8% holiday allowance,
• 40/42 paid holidays for full-time employment, aligned with the Collective Labor Agreement Metalektro,
• Excellent pension scheme (PME),
• Hybrid work policy,
• Profit sharing scheme,
• Informal & pleasant working environment.

Beyond the tangible perks, we offer a wealth of opportunities to support your career growth through ongoing learning and development initiatives. Join our global family at GKN Fokker, where your journey is bound to be as rewarding as it is meaningful!

Extra information

Curious about the application process? It's simple! Click the 'apply' button, attach your CV, and ideally, include a cover letter. For any queries, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Marina Monogyiou, at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com. Anticipate an initial chat with Marina, followed by 1 or 2 online or face-to-face interviews with the hiring manager and team members.
At GKN Fokker, we welcome everyone to join our journey. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging, coupled with our adherence to five powerful principles, has cultivated an environment where individuals can thrive. We're dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process, so if you need reasonable adjustments at any stage, reach out and let us know.

Part of the selection procedure is carrying out the necessary checks and screenings in order to meet the requirements set by GKN Fokker's customers, partners and suppliers within the program. The checks and screenings will be assessed on the basis of frameworks set by our Export Compliance & Security department. Every employee within GKN Fokker must ultimately be authorized to give substance to his or her position. Assessment of checks and screenings can lead to the fact that no content can be given to the position and therefore no employment or deployment can follow. The onboarding at Fokker usually takes 4 weeks.

Due to privacy, we only accepted applications via the 'apply' button on our career website. 

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