Obsolescence Engineer

Location: Broomhill

Obsolescence Engineer - Defence & Aerospace

Locations:
Yeovil, Bristol or Gosport
Contract Length: 12 Months (strong potential for extension)
Rate: £40-£50 per hour

Start Date:

ASAP
Clearance:
Must be eligible for UK SC Clearance
Working Pattern:
On-site | No shift work

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Obsolescence Engineer to support a growing defence and aerospace engineering portfolio. This contract role is ideal for a highly organised engineer with a strong background in obsolescence management, particularly within military or air engineering environments.
You will play a key role in ensuring long-term product supportability by identifying, managing and mitigating obsolescence risks across complex engineering programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Obsolescence Capability Lead in delivering effective Obsolescence Management services across multiple programmes

Develop, review and update obsolescence processes and plans to meet evolving programme requirements

Identify obsolescence risks early and contribute to mitigation and resolution strategies

Prepare technical material for briefings, reviews, meetings and working groups

Attend internal, supplier and customer meetings as required

Liaise with Engineering, Supply Chain and Training teams to ensure alignment across support activities

Coordinate Support Engineering deliverables (CDRLs), ensuring high quality and on-time delivery

Engage with customers on specific obsolescence topics and requirements

Analyse engineering and support data to inform decision-making and optimisation opportunities

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Obsolescence Management

Strong understanding of Support Engineering within a defence or military environment

Background in air engineering or aerospace highly desirable

Highly organised with excellent stakeholder management skills

Ability to analyse engineering and logistics data

Eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance

Desirable

Skills & Qualifications

Experience working to Def Stan 00-600 and ASD/AIA S-Series ILS specifications

Experience driving First Time Quality across engineering deliverables

Ability to work with international stakeholders and OEM environments

Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

Why Apply?

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term contract with extension potential

Work on complex, high-profile defence and aerospace programmes

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, quality initiatives and engineering best practice
Apply now to take the next step in your career as an Obsolescence Engineer within the defence and aerospace sector.

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