Obsolescence Engineer

Moseley Technical Services, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is seeking an Obsolescence Engineer to support Abrams and Stryker defense vehicles, focusing on obsolescence surveillance, BOM/IPL lifecycle analysis, and YTEOL forecasting. The role entails evaluating PCNs/EOL notices and researching replacements to mitigate risks.

The candidate will collaborate with design engineering and CM/PDM teams to ensure BOM accuracy and data integrity, delivering reports to stakeholders across engineering and program management teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering, sustainment engineering, component lifecycle management, supply chain engineering, or obsolescence management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and standard business applications.
• Ability to analyze technical data, investigate component lifecycle issues, and develop risk mitigation recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical findings through written reports and presentations to engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform obsolescence surveillance and lifecycle analysis of BOMs and IPLs for Abrams and Stryker configurations.
• Identify obsolete, discontinued, EOL, and at-risk components using obsolescence management tools and databases.
• Conduct YTEOL forecasting, component lifecycle assessments, and supply chain risk analysis.
• Research and recommend replacement components, alternate suppliers, and substitutes to mitigate obsolescence risks.
• Evaluate PCNs, EOL notices, and manufacturer lifecycle announcements to identify potential impacts.
• Develop obsolescence summary reports, component health assessments, risk evaluations, and program performance metrics.
• Support DMSMS mitigation strategies for defense vehicle sustainment programs.
• Process, maintain, and validate BOM data within obsolescence surveillance tools and databases.
• Collaborate with design engineering to assess replacement component compatibility and technical impacts.
• Coordinate with CM and PDM teams to improve BOM accuracy and data integrity.
• Present obsolescence findings and mitigation recommendations to engineering teams, program management, and customer representatives.

Skills

DMSMS analysis

BOM analysis

Lifecycle forecasting

Supply chain risk

Component research

Engineering communication

Data interpretation

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Systems Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SiliconExpert

Z2Data

PCN Intelligence

BOM Intelligence

Teamcenter

Job description

DMSMS / Abrams & Stryker Defense Vehicles

Sterling Heights, MI

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law

We are hiring an Obsolescence Engineer – DMSMS / Abrams & Stryker Defense Vehicles to support military vehicle sustainment, component lifecycle management, and long-term readiness of critical U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) platforms. This role focuses on Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), Bills of Materials (BOM) analysis, end-of-life (EOL) forecasting, obsolescence surveillance, and supply chain risk mitigation for electronic, electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical components within vehicle Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

Responsibilities:

• Perform obsolescence surveillance and lifecycle analysis of Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Indented Parts Lists (IPLs) for Abrams and Stryker military vehicle configurations.
• Identify obsolete, discontinued, end-of-life (EOL), and at-risk components using commercial obsolescence management tools and industry databases.
• Conduct Years-to-End-of-Life (YTEOL) forecasting, component lifecycle assessments, and supply chain risk analysis.
• Research and recommend replacement components, alternate suppliers, and form-fit-function substitutes to mitigate obsolescence risks.
• Evaluate Product Change Notifications (PCNs), EOL notices, and manufacturer lifecycle announcements to identify potential impacts.
• Develop obsolescence summary reports, component health assessments, risk evaluations, and program performance metrics.
• Support Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) mitigation strategies for defense vehicle sustainment programs.
• Process, maintain, and validate BOM data within obsolescence surveillance tools and component lifecycle databases.
• Conduct manual component research when parts are not identified through commercial obsolescence management platforms.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams to assess replacement component compatibility, technical impacts, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate with Configuration Management and Product Data Management teams to improve BOM accuracy, configuration traceability, and technical data integrity.
• Present obsolescence findings, lifecycle risks, and mitigation recommendations to engineering teams, program management, and customer representatives.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required by Federal Law.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering, sustainment engineering, component lifecycle management, supply chain engineering, or obsolescence management.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and standard business applications.
• Ability to analyze technical data, investigate component lifecycle issues, and develop risk mitigation recommendations.
• Ability to communicate technical findings through written reports and presentations to engineering, program management, and customer stakeholders.
• Ability to independently manage multiple engineering assignments, priorities, and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with obsolescence management, DMSMS mitigation, component lifecycle forecasting, or sustainment engineering.
• Experience using SiliconExpert, Z2Data, PCN Intelligence, BOM Intelligence, or similar component lifecycle and obsolescence management platforms.
• Experience with Teamcenter or other Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Familiarity with Abrams, Stryker, military ground vehicles, weapon systems, or other defense industry platforms.
• Knowledge of configuration management processes, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and engineering data management.
• Experience evaluating electronic, electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical components for lifecycle and supply chain risks.
• Familiarity with U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition, logistics, and sustainment practices.
• Experience researching complex BOM structures, analyzing large component datasets, and identifying potential obsolescence risks.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.