Defense Mechanical Project Engineer - Obsolescence & Lifecycle

CIBSE Journal; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 82,656,000 - 85,411,000; Full time

Job summary

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support) for a 12-month contract in Redditch, Worcestershire. The role combines hands-on mechanical work, documentation, and project coordination to extend the lifecycle of a legacy UK MOD system.

The candidate will conduct surveys, develop procedures, and update maintenance documentation, while leading obsolescence activities and ensuring compliance and testing requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical or project engineering role within aerospace, defence, or complex engineering environments.
• Strong background in engineering documentation and technical authorship.
• Experience with legacy systems, obsolescence management, or life-extension programmes.
• Understanding of compliance, qualification, and testing requirements.
• Ability to manage stakeholders and provide customer-facing project updates.
• SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct strip-down and survey investigations, documenting and photographing existing assemblies and test configurations.
• Develop assembly and test procedures.
• Produce maintenance and overhaul documentation, including repair procedures and spares planning.
• Lead obsolescence management activities, including materials and processes review, standard mechanical parts updates, seals and consumables replacement.
• Assess product compliance implications of design changes and define required qualification/testing.
• Update FMECA and supporting engineering documentation.
• Provide project oversight, including acting as the main customer interface and maintaining project plans and progress updates.
• Support preparation of cost estimates and proposals for future phases.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Project management

Engineering documentation

Obsolescence management

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Document control

Job description

CIBSE Journal is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer (Obsolescence & Lifecycle Support) for a 12-month contract in Redditch, Worcestershire. The role combines hands-on mechanical work, documentation, and project coordination to extend the lifecycle of a legacy UK MOD system.

The candidate will conduct surveys, develop procedures, and update maintenance documentation, while leading obsolescence activities and ensuring compliance and testing requirements are met.