Obsolescence Engineer

Obsolescence Engineer - Stockport

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

A thriving manufacturing / engineering company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Obsolescence Engineer to join its established team. You will be charged with working more proactively to manage mitigate the risks associated with component part obsolescence and to ensure continuity of supply for the business. With this being a newly created position there is a real opportunity to shape the role and put your own stamp on it, whilst working as part of a fantastic, welcoming team.

If you have previous experience working with Obsolescence in an Engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!

• Proactively monitoring the lifecycle status of components and materials
• Identifying parts and components within the BOM which are at risk of obsolescence
• Developing suitable strategies to mitigate risk of obsolescence, such as last-time buys, alternative componentry or part re-design
• Collaborating extensively with all stakeholders including internal teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain and Engineering, as well as external suppliers and customers
• Maintaining accurate reporting on Obsolescence, using obsolescence management tools and databases
• Contributing to continuous improvement of Obsolescence Management processes within the business

• Strong engineering background and technical skills – e.g. Degree, HNC or Apprenticeship in Engineering
• Previous experience in Obsolescence Managemnet, Component Engineering or Product Lifecycle Support within a complex manufacturing environment such as Automotive or Aerospace
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

• Fantastic opportunity to work in a collaborative, technical engineering environment
• A brand new role that you can shape and make your own
• Competitive Salary and fantastic benefits package including 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays and generous pension contributions
• Flexitime and hybrid working
• Great working environment and culture
• Good opportunities for personal and professional development