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
• Integrated Logistic Support Engineering

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Work under the direction of the Obsolescence Capability Lead and Product Support Engineering Manager to meet departmental objectives.

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience

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.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering discipline (not essential).

Please apply or get in contact on 01935403203 / Joseph.ricemorson.com