Obsolescence Engineer
21 hours ago
Yeovil
Obsolescence Engineer The position is based within the Product Support Engineering Department, which encompasses the following specialised technical areas: • Logistic Support Analysis, • Reliability and Maintainability, • Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis, • Engineering Data Exploitation, • Technical Publications, • Obsolescence Management, • Support the Obsolescence Capability Lead in delivering Obsolescence Management Services across the portfolio, including developing processes and revising plans to accommodate evolving requirements., • Prepare and assist in the production of materials for briefings, meetings, and formal working groups, both internal and external., • Identify and raise obsolescence issues or opportunities at the earliest stage, supporting mitigation and development plans where necessary., • Attend internal, supplier, and customer meetings as required., • Collaborate with other functions—including Engineering, Supply Chain Management, and Training—to ensure Support Engineering and obsolescence activities remain aligned with wider organisational developments., • Engage directly with customers on specific obsolescence-related matters., • Coordinate Support Engineering deliverables (CDRLs), ensuring timely receipt, thorough review, and preparation of outputs ready for approval, with a strong emphasis on First Time Quality., • Liaise with obsolescence personnel as appropriate to the role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate some or all of the following attributes: • Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) is essential., • Comprehensive understanding of Support Engineering, specifically obsolescence within a military environment., • Proven experience in Obsolescence Management., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret engineering data effectively., • Ability to engage with cross-functional business stakeholders to identify optimisation opportunities and enhance supplier offerings to customers., • Experience liaising with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) platform teams to integrate UK solutions with existing base platform systems., • Demonstrated commitment to driving First Time Quality in deliverables., • Familiarity with international support standards, such as Defence Standard 00-600 and the ASD/AIA Suite of S Series ILS Specifications, is desirable. JBRP1_UKTJ