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CEIs Million Dollar Quality Control Team
2013-07-24 22:16:20| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News
CEI did something entirely different at NAFA I&E this year. Their very popular booth sported a typical fleet car, but with the outer panels of half of it cut away to show hidden - and very costly - damage from an accident. Ken talks about how the CEI quality control team saves its clients millions of dollars annually by expertly managing every step, from collision repair to subrogation. The Article CEIs Million Dollar Quality Control Team appeared first on Automotive Digest.
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Mission Control Operations Engineer
2013-07-24 14:36:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our activities in EUMETSAT, we are currently seeking a Mission Control Operations Engineer required to operate EUMETSATs operational systems, with particular focus on mission control systems. The post is required for the routine operations phases of the MSG and EPS systems, and the preparation of future missions. Tasks As a member of the FLO Mission Control Systems team, the Engineer shall provide support to the development and operation of the MSG Ground Segment and the EPS Overall Ground System OGS. Main duties are the operation of the MSG Central Facility CF and the EPS Mission Control System MCS, and supporting operational use of Mission Control Facility MCF Tools and the mission controlrelated multimission tools. The role comprises a range of tasks including the provision of support to the routine operation of the MCS, and the interfaces between the MCS and other components of the EPS Core Ground Segment CGS. The Engineer will be responsible for the definition andor maintenance of the routine operations procedures pertaining to the operation of the MCS and these interfaces, in accordance with the established EUMETSAT Operations Department configuration management and quality assurance practices. In addition, heshe will acquire and maintain a Systemwide view of the MSG System, and the EPS CGS and OGS, particularly in the areas of system monitoring control and data flows, due to the central role the CF and MCS play in the MSG and EPS Systems. The Engineer will review any planned changes to the system configuration and the investigation of anomalies encountered through the routine operation of the CF and MCS. They will provide oncall support as part of a team of MCS engineers. The Engineer will provide support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programs, and for future operational programs now in development. The Key Person will perform the following tasks Support to routine operations Definition and maintenance of missioncontrol operations procedures, including System and ground segment procedures and operations guides Liaison with the spacecraft operations team to ensure the continuity and optimisation of spacecraft monitoring and control activities Liaison with the operations analysts to ensure continuity and optimisation of database related activities Interface with other facilities within the operational ground segments to ensure the continuity and optimisation of ground segment and mission monitoring and control activities Interface with external elements of the operational Ground Segments to ensure the continuity and optimisation of data exchanges with the mission control systems Interface with the mission control systems maintenance team and industry representatives to ensure optimised performance, including participating in the definition and implementation of any changes Provision of support to operational ground segment analyses Provision of standbyoncall support as part of a team of MCS engineers Provision of support, as required, to critical operations Processing of system anomalies, their documentation, investigation, classification and resolutionmitigation, including participation in Anomaly Review Boards Participation in further technical meetings, formal reviews, as well as scheduling and planning meetings. Support to modifications to the operational systems Interface with project teams on the implementation of system upgrades to support major operations projects, including System MidTerm Evolution Plan, recurrent satellites, and any System hardware and operating system obsolescence upgrade Processing of system modifications, including their documentation, approval, and implementation, including participation in Change Review Boards Support to, and participation in, the functional verification and operational validation of mission control systems and related elements, both standalone and in the context of an overall ground segment. Support to the preparations for recurrent satellites and future satellite programs Provision of support to the development and operations preparation for recurrent satellites in existing operational programmes such as MetopC and MSG4 Provision of support to the development and operations preparation for future operational programmes such as Sentinel3, MTG and EPSSG. Support to operations teams Provision of training, through written materials, practical demonstrations and presentations, to other members of the Operations Team. The tasks assigned to the Engineer will be agreed through dedicated workpackages with clear identification of activities and outputs expected. In the performance of these tasks, the Engineer shall apply the EUMETSAT configuration and change control procedures as well as the relevant system engineering standards, quality management procedures and maintenance procedures. Qualifications and Requirements Applicants require a university degree or equivalent in a relevant technical discipline. Essential The Engineer shall have the following mandatory attributes Over seven years of work experience in the operation of spacecraft control systems Over five years of work experience developing andor maintaining spacecraft mission control systems software At least five years of work experience developing andor maintaining software for a UNIX operating system At least two years of work experience with the SCOS spacecraft control system At least two years of work experience defining and implementing the verification and validation of spacecraft mission control systems software. Desirable Extensive experience at least three years in the use of databases and SQLrelated querying in relation to spacecraft mission control systems Extensive experience at least three years in the definition, development, integration and acceptance testing of spacecraft mission control systems Extensive experience at least three years in the operations preparation and routine operations of Geostationary GEO and Low Earth Orbit LEO satellite systems Experience of using configuration management systems such as CVS Experience of using satellite simulators Familiarity with ECSS and CCSDS standards related to spacetoground interfaces and applicable to Satellite Monitoring Control Systems Packet Telemetry and Telecommand standards, PUS Packet Utilisation Standard, etc. Familiarity with flight dynamics and mission planning functions and systems as applied to satellite operations Familiarity with EPOCH IPS MC product suite from Integral Systems now Kratos Windows operating system Linux operating system Leading a small team of engineers. While the official languages of EUMETSAT are English and French, the working language for the position is English and therefore the Engineer must be able to work effectively in this language. Application procedure Important All applicants must hold a current valid work permit for Germany or be EU nationals. If you are interested in this vacancy, and think you have the skills and experience required, please apply by either clicking on, or copying into your browser, the URL below. httpswww.amris.comsercorequirementdisplay.php?refSearchrequirementid44445 If you have any question regarding this position please email space.careersserco.com Position Mission Control Operations Engineer Reference G013130EUM Application closing date 020913 Start date 010114 If you are not yet registered with Serco we advise you to register your details by adding your details and attaching your CV via httpswww.amris.comsercoalertssignupform.php For additional information about Serco Group please consult our website www.serco.com For additional information about Serco Europe please consult our website www.serco.comeurope For additional information about EUMETSAT, please consult httpwww.eumetsat.int
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Google Play Misses Dangerous Apps at Border Control
2013-07-23 20:13:35| TechNewsWorld
Despite yeoman efforts by Google to close a critical hole in its Android mobile operating system that allows any app to be turned into a malicious Trojan, programs are still appearing in the company's Google Play store with the flaw. A number of apps containing the so-called MasterKey vulnerability were discovered by cybersecurity firm Bitdefender last week.
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Touchscreen Control retrofits existing press brakes.
2013-07-23 14:29:58| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today
Available for Autoform, Formaster, Formaster II, CB, CBII, and AutoShape press brakes, Touchscreen Control and optional Bend Simulation Software enable 3D rotational viewing of part shape and gage fingers. Control aids operators with automatic bend simulations, graphic displays of parts before and after bend, part orientation, setup notes, and tool library. Allowing for off-line programming, software includes CAD file import, 3D forming simulations, and automatic flat blank calculation. This story is related to the following:Machinery and Machining Tools Sponsored by: Haas Automation, Inc. - Category Sponsor AdSoftwareSearch for suppliers of: Press Brake Parts | Touchscreen Control Panels |
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UK: OFT has 40 days to probe Diageo's Whyte & Mackay control
2013-07-23 13:14:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
The UK's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has confirmed it is investigating whether Diageo's United Spirits deal, giving it control of Scotch producer Whyte & Mackay, will harm competition in the UK market.
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