Product Lifecycle Engineer

Renishaw PLC; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Renishaw PLC in Wotton under Edge is seeking a Product Lifecycle Engineer to lead obsolescence activities across optical encoder technology. The role focuses on developing and executing strategies to phase out products smoothly within Renishaw’s optical product range.

You will work with marketing, engineering, and customers to migrate to suitable alternatives, analyse sales data, and manage end-of-life forecasts. A strong collaborative, cross-functional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering / STEM discipline.
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating product obsolescence programmes.
• Ability to make educated assumptions and forecasting decisions.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understand MRP/ERP manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Marketing, engineering, subsidiaries, and customers to define requirements and migrate to suitable replacements.
• Develop materials and define upgrade paths for obsolescence programmes.
• Analyse sales data to inform decisions on obsolete components.
• Create presentations to communicate lifecycle strategy to subsidiaries and stakeholders.
• Manage specific obsolescence programmes.
• Coordinate with forecasting to develop end-of-life forecasts.
• Build relationships with subsidiaries to gather information and support obsolescence.

Skills

Coordination of obsolescence

Forecasting decisions

Stakeholder management

MRP/ERP knowledge

Education

HND or equivalent in engineering/STEM

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Product Lifecycle Engineer – Optical Encoder Technology

Wotton under Edge

Up to £50,000 depending on experience

The Product Lifecycle Engineer leads and implements product obsolescence activities. This role is responsible for developing and executing technical and commercial strategies to phase out products smoothly across Renishaw’s optical product range.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Product Marketing, engineering teams, subsidiaries, and customers to understand technical requirements and support migration from obsolete products to suitable alternatives within the portfolio.
• Develop supporting materials and help define upgrade paths.
• Analyse sales data to support decisions on obsolete components.
• Create presentations to support lifecycle strategy and communicate it clearly to subsidiaries and internal stakeholders.
• Manage specific obsolescence programmes
• Liaise with forecasting to develop end of life forecast
• Build relationships with subsidiaries to gather information and support obsolescence

Key requirements

• HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering / STEM discipline
• Knowledge and experience of coordinating product obsolescence programmes
• Ability to make educated assumptions and forecasting decisions
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Understand MRP/ERP manufacturing processes

Desirable

• Understanding of metrology and optical measurement technology
• Experience with Renishaw products
• Problem solving experience
• Experience with working with remote team members
• Understanding of encoder production processes