Obsolescence Engineer

• 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

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

Familiarity with international support standards, such as Defence Standard 00-600 and the ASD/AIA Suite of S Series ILS Specifications, is desirable