| Location: Bristol | Salary: Negotiable |
| Sector: Engineering | Type: Contract |
| Contact: Ian Cowx | Job Published: 1 day ago |
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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