Obsolescence Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within MBDA's Component Engineering team in Bolton. You will play a critical role in managing obsolescence risks, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring the long-term availability of components. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a range of benefits, making it an attractive position for a passionate professional in engineering.

Benefits

Company bonus: Up to £2,500

Pension: maximum total contribution of up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals and free car parking

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of component lifecycles and strategies for managing obsolescence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• Intermediate knowledge of Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Materials is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mitigate risks associated with obsolescence in MBDA's product lifecycle.
• Monitor incoming alerts and process data into the Product Lifecycle Management tool.
• Engage with stakeholders across the business to deliver Obsolescence management.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

STEM Degree (preferably in an Engineering discipline)

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Excel

Job description

Bolton

This is an exciting opportunity within our Component Engineering team to help shape and play an important part in providing support across the business. No two days are the same supporting a large network of teams within the business.

Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As MBDA's mission to stay at the forefront for Electronics, Electrical and Mechanical Materials Obsolescence continues an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Components team and lend your expertise.

You'll play a critical role in managing and mitigating the risks associated with obsolescence in MBDA's product lifecycle. The role demands a passionate professional who can drive innovative solutions to ensure the long-term availability and reliability of components.

The role resides within Electronic Engineering an area of MBDA that has an opportunity to engage with all stakeholders across the business from our Projects, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service Support and many more. You will be accountable for delivering Obsolescence management reactively and proactively as required using industry standard techniques in line with IEC62402 as well as looking to develop MBDA's internal standard for Obsolescence Management to suit the requirement of our ever-evolving business needs.

Having previous experience or exposure to Component Engineering or Technical Procurement in an engineering or manufacturing environment, you will be charged with monitoring incoming alerts and processing the data into our Product Lifecycle Management tool as well as working with Projects to ensure proactive activities take place to minimise the business risk profile.

The Component Engineering team you will be a part of, has been vital to our product delivery by providing highly sought after subject matter expertise when it comes to the individual's relevant commodity experience. The team operates from both Stevenage and Bolton sites, representing a diverse group of friendly supportive colleagues who pull together when needed to achieve our mission.

What we're looking for from you:

• STEM Degree (preferably in an Engineering discipline) or relevant experience
• In-depth knowledge of component lifecycles, including end-of-life considerations and strategies for managing obsolescence
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools, with a predominate focus on Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently
• An intermediate knowledge of Electronics, Electrical or Mechanical Materials will be advantageous

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