Obsolescence Engineer

Obsolescence EngineerStockport £ Competitive salary plus excellent benefitsRole ProfileA thriving manufacturing / engineering company in Stockport is seeking an experienced Obsolescence Engineer to join its established team.You will be charged with working more proactively to manage mitigate the risks associated with component part obsolescence and to ensure continuity of supply for the business. With this being a newly created position there is a real opportunity to shape the role and put your own stamp on it, whilst working as part of a fantastic, welcoming team.If you have previous experience working with Obsolescence in an Engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!What will the role involve? Proactively monitoring the lifecycle status of components and materialsIdentifying parts and components within the BOM which are at risk of obsolescenceDeveloping suitable strategies to mitigate risk of obsolescence, such as last-time buys, alternative componentry or part re-designCollaborating extensively with all stakeholders including internal teams such as Procurement, Supply Chain and Engineering, as well as external suppliers and customersMaintaining accurate reporting on Obsolescence, using obsolescence management tools and databasesContributing to continuous improvement of Obsolescence Management processes within the businessIdeal Skills and Experience:Strong engineering background and technical skills - e.g. Degree, HNC or Apprenticeship in EngineeringPrevious ..... full job details .....