Current Jobs at SAAB Grintek

Product Requirements: 

• Determine product requirements through information gathering using portfolio vision, the product strategy from the product plan, customers, marketing etc.
• Compare trends and remain up to date with relevant technologies within SAAB and in the open market and provide feedback and guidance to Product Managers and Technical Design Authorities
• Influence the technical product roadmap by providing proposed solutions by introduction of new technologies, product re-use and adaptation.
• Participate in drafting such technical development product roadmaps and influence the Product Manager, TDA’s and other key stakeholders in terms of prioritization and funding of product roadmaps 
• Adapt system requirements based on the approved roadmap
• Advise Product Manager on Make or buy product recommendations

Technical Management:

• Ensure there is a relevant set of management plans for the product including System engineering management Plan, Test and evaluation Management Plan, Logistic Support Plan, Configuration management plan, Quality management Plan etc.
• Develop, maintain and baseline a set of generic system requirements including System requirement specifications, interface requirements, subsystem requirements, installation requirements, environmental requirements, logistic requirements etc, all to be captured in DOORS and ensure customer projects use the generic content to the extent possible
• Develop, maintain and baseline a set of generic acceptance tests and results.
• Conduct robustness and limit testing using Target System Test opportunities
• Review Target System Test and Evaluation Master Plans
• Provide Target Systems Support by assisting with initial planning for new programs, supporting allocated target project teams, influencing system demonstrations and trails planning, and participate in customer reviews and audits
• Review and co-sign sub-systems requirement specification and deviations
• Ensure full requirements traceability between System to Software and LRU/SRUs, and between project specification and system requirement specification
• Manage lifecycle processes, including obsolescence management, end of production
• Oversee day-to-day technical tasks and activities related to the R&D assignment, project adaptations, bug-fixing and maintenance
• Provide accurate costings for R&D tasks, new equipment development, project adaptations, bug-fixes, interface adaptations for consolidation by the Product Manager

Technical Support to Marketing and Sales:

• Serves as the point of contact for technical marketing support
• Provide inputs for technical proposals, including system architecture, compliance, NRE requirements and system integration cost estimates
• Develop and maintain a  reference set of marketing technical documentation in conjunction with Product Manager
• Provide input for marketing brochure content, including the scope of ILS packages and after sales support

Technical After Sales Support:

• Analyse reported problems and recommend solutions
• Provide technical support to Customer Support department by offering inputs and guidance for long term planning and addressing and customer related issues including retrofits, training, and upgrades

Client Relations:

• Support system engineers by addressing queries and gathering feedback
• Provide technical support for proposals, presentations and training sessions 
• Ensure effective internal client relations by providing technical assistance

Vendor Relations of strategic IDAS LRU’s:

• Identify, evaluate and maintain relationships with key vendors of 3rd party LRU’s
• Support strategic procurement in the negotiation of contracts, continuously monitor performance and collaborate on technology integrations together with these vendors
• Assist in resolving vendor related technical problems

Your profile:

Specialist knowledge:

• Extensive experience and background in the defense EW environment (Airborne EW: Radar Warning, Missile Warning, Laser Warning and Countermeasures)
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering approach and concepts
• Proven track record of successful product development and execution
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Excellent team-building, problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Customer Relationship Management skills
• Strategic thinking ability
• Competence in generating effective Operation Concept Description / User Requirements
• Commitment to ensuring the longevity of delivered customer products
• Excellent communication skills aimed at team collaboration and providing the best technical solutions

Practical Experience:

• Minimum of eight (8) years Systems Engineering Management with customer project experience
• Proficiency with DOORS, DOORS Tools and active participation in the SGD Requirements Management Plan

Qualification:

• An applicable Engineering qualification (B Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification)
• Relevant System Engineering courses
• PM / TPM courses (advantageous)
• Financial management qualification (advantageous)

Competencies required:

• Analyse and interpret data
• Leadership skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence people

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Your role

Audits Management

• Manage the implementing of audit programmes in compliance with all quality requirements.
• Ensure audit programme is reviewed at regular intervals in relation to risk-based assessment.
• Conduct the audits and generate the audit reports as required as per ISO 19011:2018.
• Coordinate external audits and inspections.
• Plan and conduct internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS.
• Manage and Monitor the amendments of the organisation's procedures, processes, standard practices and compliance matrix.
• Manage the compliance with the current revision standards and any other applicable regulatory requirement and guidance material issued by the regulatory authority & certification bodies.
• Generating and communicating Corrective Action Plans to the Regulatory/Certification bodies as well as to all internal auditees.
• Manage the Validation of Corrective Actions after audit completion.
• Ensure that any observed non-compliances or poor standards are brought to the attention of management.
• Provide inputs to the budget related compliance and certification activities.

Occurrences and Non-conformances

• Manage and Co-ordinate action on non-conformances occurrences and initiate any necessary further investigation and follow-up activity.
• Conduct or oversee the investigation of work-related non-conformances, ensures complete reporting and recommendations for remedial action.
• Responsible to follow up and close non-conformances. 
• Analyse trends, identify and build action plans to improve quality compliance initiatives, and present recommendations to Management.
• Identify non-compliance issues and proactively work with relevant teams to recommend/implement corrective actions on potential quality & compliance issues.
• Monitor and manage quality-related risks

Training and Development

• Manage the Compliance Monitoring Company Competency Matrix. 
• Provide Quality Awareness training to the organisation. 
• Manage and report on incidents/issues and feeding these back into the training programme. 
• Ensure staff are adequately trained in QMS.

Communication

• Shall have direct access to the Management Representative on matters concerning the Quality System.
• Shall establish regular meeting forums in order to review compliance and appraise the effectiveness of the quality system.
• Communicate and manage all reported discrepancies not being adequately addressed.

Compliance

Customers:

• Shall assist with customer quality related requirements compliance in terms of customer requirements analyses, implementation and auditing.  

Suppliers:

• Shall assist the Procurement Manager on matters concerning supplier requirements and supplier conformance.
• Shall assist to develop and manage supplier requirements. 
• Shall assist to ensure supplier compliance in the form of supplier audits and supplier communication.

Your profile

• The Compliance Officer: Quality Management will plan, develop, manage and administer quality management system and quality control/assurance programs. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• A sound knowledge of quality management principles and practices.
• A demonstrated ability to work independently without the requirement for close supervision.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate confidently and positively with a wide range of people/cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written communications skill.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• The ability to relate to all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• Innovative and Self-Driven.
• Leadership skills and an authoritative approach.
• The demonstrated ability to be firm in conviction, promote a “just and fair culture” and advance an open and non-punitive atmosphere for reporting.
• At least 7 years of work relevant experience.
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015, AS 9100, AS 9110, ISO 19011:2018, SMS, ISO etc.
• A broad operational knowledge and experience in the functions of the organization (e.g. training management, aircraft operations, air traffic management, aerodrome operations, and maintenance organization management).  
• Able to handle tight time lines and severe pressure at times.  
• Reasonable level of business acumen, understanding of basic financial principles in budgeting, costing and forecasting. 

Competences Required:

• Lean manufacturing principles
• Industrial manufacturing
• Six sigma
• Analytical thinking
• Root cause failure analysis, value stream mapping and measurement system analysis
• Total quality management (Quality Tools)

Qualification:

• Minimum Advanced Diploma in Quality/Operations Management
• + National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering as an advantage
• Defence, Engineering or Aviation background will be an advantage

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Your role:

• Ensure profitable execution of all allocated projects and related contracts within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope
• Execute projects and customer contracts in accordance with the SGD Management system
• Develop and maintain detailed project management documentation
• Keep project stakeholders informed of project status through effective communication within defined mechanisms (steering committees, monthly reports, project meetings, etc.)
• Provide Marketing and Bid support and fulfil the role of operations responsible for allocated bids by coordinating the generation of the operations data pack (schedule, costing and statement of work), in accordance with the SGD Management System
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and thereby acting as the SGD point of contact (POC) for all contract matters
• Participate in the technical execution of projects, working with the technical responsible to ensure effective project execution
• Ensure adherence to contractual requirements and objectives, as well as company norms and standards
• International travel may be required

Your profile:

Knowledge and Skills required:

• Experience in the execution of customer contracts and R&D projects
• Experience in working across many different departments and stakeholders in a strong complex matrix organisation
• Minimum 7 – 10 years applicable project management experience in Defence or related environment, of which 5 – 7 years working with medium to high complexity projects
• Experience in MS Office, MS Excel and MS Projects
• Experience in working with MRP systems (e.g. IFS)
• In-depth financial knowledge within a project environment
• Leading and managing project teams in a technical environment
• Ability to lead virtual project team/s to a successful implementation across countries.
• Interfacing with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally to the organisation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong Communication skills which include creating and delivering written and oral presentations
• Strong administration and time management skills.
• Methodical, thorough, and diligent
• Be able to identify and manage risks
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Excellent intercultural skills to cooperate with international customers.
• Results driven; forward thinking with a problem-solving mentality

Desired skills:

• In-depth knowledge of project management in a customer and R&D environment
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Warfare systems fundamentals within the Air, Naval, Land and RF domains and development processes will be an advantage
• Strong technical background in the development of hardware and software for Electronic Warfare systems and products

Competencies:

• Effective Leadership
• Stakeholder management
• Planning and resource management
• Strategic thinking

Qualification:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification BSc(Eng.), BEng
• Masters level degree is desirable (MBA, Meng, MSc (Eng) or equivalent)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be an advantage

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Your role

• Analyse system level requirements and translate into software high level requirements
• Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirements
• Write/Review other traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation
• Develop software source code (embedded and application level)
• Verification and validation of software functionality
• Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution
• Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM based team

Your profile

Skills and Experience:

• C/C++ Software Development
• Safety Critical Software Environment
• 5 years software development
• Experience in military environment (advantageous)

Qualification:

• BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent

Competencies:

• Requirement Analysis and Writing
• Embedded Operation Systems

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Your role

• Analyse system level requirements and translate into software high level requirements
• Write test cases to evaluate high level software requirements
• Write/Review other traditional V Model (RTCA 178C) documentation
• Develop software source code (embedded and application level)
• Verification and validation of software functionality
• Participate in software integration activities including defect investigation and resolution
• Perform technical leadership for small SCRUM based team

Your profile

Skills and Experience:

• C/C++ Software Development
• Safety Critical Software Environment
• 5 years software development
• Experience in military environment (advantageous)

Qualification:

• BEng (Computer Engineering) or BSc equivalent

Competencies:

• Requirement Analysis and Writing
• Embedded Operation Systems