Reliability Manager Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Description
Who We Are
Founded in 1995, Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative and integrated partner with a national footprint in the marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication and marine services. Evolving over decades from a collection of the best-in-class companies with unique and complementary capabilities on the East and West coasts, our spirit of innovation and legacy of performance make Vigor Marine Group a preferred, full-service prime contractor in the defense and maritime sectors. Today we offer advanced services and complete solutions for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Military Sealift Command, state ferry systems, the cruise industry, the commercial fishing industry and more.
With four shipyards for maintenance and modernization and one for fabrication, including the largest floating dry dock in the western hemisphere, our more than 2,500 dedicated employees across four states - from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk - personify the values of our company. Vigor Marine Group takes pride in being the employer of choice for our employees, who in turn take great pride in their contributions to the communities where they live and work, and to their nation - through their living wage jobs supporting their local economies, and through the word-class maritime and industrial services they provide to further our defense readiness and national security.
Where we are - Marine Fabrication
Vancouver, Washington is surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountains and is a top destination for outdoor lovers. It has a mild climate with four seasons. Its mild winters and warm summers make it an attractive city in the Pacific Northwest. Vancouver is more affordable city than its neighbors, Portland and Seattle and has no state income tax. It is a vibrant city full of restaurants, shops and parks, and is known for its walkability, historic charm and family friendly neighborhoods. Vancouver has garnered many awards including Livability's "Top 100 Best Places to Live in the US in 2025 and 2023" and Niche's 2025 rankings include Vancouver on several lists including Best City for Outdoor Activities, a Healthiest Place to Live in America and several others. Healthcare is the city's largest employer, followed by manufacturing and technology.
PAY RANGE: $116,000 - 129,000
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM) is responsible for planning, developing, and executing comprehensive logistics support strategies for Vigor Marine Fabrication programs. This role ensures that all elements of Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) are aligned with program requirements to deliver fully supportable, mission-ready vessels to the customer. The ILSM leads cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, supply chain, and test organizations to optimize lifecycle readiness, availability, and sustainment. The ILSM reports directly to the Sustainment & Support Lead, who in turn reports directly to the Vigor Marine Fabrication Vice President & General Manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not intended to detail all aspects of the assigned work but is representative of the job's overall responsibilities.)
ILS Program Leadership

• Develop and implement the program's Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP)
• Lead all ILS elements across the product lifecycle, from design through delivery and sustainment
• Serve as the primary interface with customer logistics representatives (e.g., U.S. Army Transportation Division, NAVSEA, SOCOM)
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, DoD standards, and watercraft specifications

Lifecycle Logistics Management

• Oversee provisioning, technical data, maintenance planning, training, and supply support
• Ensure alignment of logistics products with watercraft delivery milestones
• Manage development and delivery of ILS deliverables, including:

• Provisioning Technical Documentation (PTD)
• Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
• Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
• Technical manuals and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
• Spares & Repairs Inventory and Status Reports
• Top 10 Degrader List

Reliability & Maintainability Integration

• Collaborate with engineering teams to incorporate reliability, maintainability, and supportability into system design
• Monitor and report on key metrics such as Ao (Operational Availability), MTBF, and MTTR
• Lead development and maintenance of the Top Degrader List and corrective action tracking
• Conduct Failure Analysis, to include:
• Failure Data Collection
• Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Reliability Growth & Trend Analysis
• Corrective Action Development
• Define and negotiate Performance Based Logistics (PBL) performance metrics (e.g. Ao, MTTR, MTBF, fill rate, etc).
• Develop and own the Product Support Business Case Analysis as the PBL Program matures
• Ensure incentive milestones are successfully achieved
• Integrate and manage all Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs) for suppliers
• Develop, manage and report on all ILS related metrics
• Oversee Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) as required
• Develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and oversee implementation of Corrective Actions
• Prepare Earned Value (EV) reports as required

Human Systems Interface Analysis

• Review and influence design of:
• Control panels and displays
• Bridge systems and CIC layouts
• Maintenance access point
• Identify risks such as:
• Poor maintainability
• Unsafe access paths
• Human error traps
• Participate in:
• Land-based test sites (LBTS)
• Shipboard trials
• Validate that systems meet usability and safety requirements
• Contribute to:
• System Safety analyses (e.g., FMEA, FHA
• Ensure systems are designed with training in mind:
• Support development of technical manuals and procedures
• Influence training system requirements (simulators, courseware)

Supply Chain & Material Support

• Coordinate with supply chain and material planning teams to ensure timely availability of spares and repair parts
• Oversee initial outfitting and allowance parts list (APL) development
• Support provisioning conferences and logistics reviews with the customer

Testing & Delivery Support

• Support system testing, trials, and delivery events to ensure logistics readiness
• Participate in design reviews, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and delivery reviews
• Ensure all logistics products are complete and accepted prior to ship delivery

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of ILS analysts and logistics professionals
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for ILS activities
• Provide status reporting to program leadership and stakeholders

Program Battle Rhythm Support

• Coordinate recurring project meetings, including cost reviews, schedule reviews, and project status meetings.
• Track action items and distribute meeting minutes to ensure timely follow-up.
• Assist in preparing project performance briefings and management reporting.

Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement

• Support the documentation of project lessons learned and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in capturing and sharing best practices across projects to improve project execution and performance management.

JOB SCOPE:
The Integrated Logistics Support Manager (ILSM) is a key member of the Vigor Marine Fabrication Sustainment and Support Group. The Sustainment and Support Group includes ILSM, Sea Trials & Test, Field Service and Sustainment Project Management.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position requires management of up to 4 ILS employees, representing Reliability, Maintainability & Supportability; Spares & Repairs Support; Training & Technical Publications.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of DoD ILS policies, standards (e.g., MIL-STD-1388, GEIA-STD-0007, MIL-STD-1629A - FMECA, MIL-STD-217 - Reliability prediction, MIL-HDBK-338 - Electronic reliability design, SAE JA1011/1012 - Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) , MIL-STD-882 - System Safet and NAVSEA and/or Army Watercraft requirements
• Experience with provisioning systems, maintenance planning, and technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex program environment
• Experience supporting U.S. watercraft building programs
• Familiarity with watercraft systems (mechanical, electrical, combat systems)
• Experience with logistics databases and tools (e.g., PowerLOG-J, CDMD-OA, Teamcenter)
• Experience with PTC Windchill, MATLAB or Simulink is preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma certification or process improvement experience
• Systems thinking and lifecycle perspective
• Leadership and team development
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Program and schedule management
• Customer focus and communication
• Attention to detail and compliance
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• 8 - 12+ years of experience in Integrated Logistics Support, preferably in shipbuilding or watercraft development defense programs
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Program Management, or a related technical or analytical discipline from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Professional certifications related to project or program management (such as PMP or equivalent) are preferred.
• Experience with project controls, cost management, earned value management, or program performance reporting in a complex project environment is preferred.
• Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, heavy industrial manufacturing, defense programs, or other technically complex production environments is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Combination of office, shipyard, and onboard vessel environments
• May require travel to vendor sites, test events, and customer locations (travel up to 33% of work calendar)
• Ability to work in industrial settings including climbing, confined spaces, and shipboard condition

CITIZENSHIP: Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Vigor Industrial LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries are drug, smoke and vape-free workplaces. Prospective employees must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre-employment screening.
Vigor Values
Vigor expects all employees to enhance the atmosphere in which they work by living the Vigor Values every day.
Truth: We seek the truth, and we speak the truthResponsibility: We act on what we know is rightEvolution: We seek mastery, and adapt to a changing worldLove: We care about the people we work with, and the world we live in
At Vigor we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical
RX
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
LTD
STD
EAP
Discretionary bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
FSA (Medical, Childcare, Transportation)
10 paid holidays
PTO
401(k)
Vigor and its wholly owned subsidiaries are committed to inclusion and diversity by providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans, age, genetics, the presence of a physical or mental condition or disability that can be reasonably accommodated, or any other protected class under relevant laws in the locations we operate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and can be requested with Vigor's Human Resources Department.
In addition to federal law requirements, Vigor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination and non-retaliation in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, benefits, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.