Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 2 days in office, rest of the week remote.
 
Rate: £60 per hour
Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’
Location: Bolton
Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2 days per week onsite and the rest remote from home.
Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. 
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
 
Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager Job Description:
 
We have a phenomenal opportunity for experienced Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production activities at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role working close to the manufacturing environment helping to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.
 
Responsibilities:
 
Role includes the following responsibilities:

• Managing Proactive and Reporting Services
• Implementing Strategy for Obsolescence Management
• Technical Assessment working with Engineering teams to manage changes
• Managing Resources and Work load Planning

 
Skillset/experience required:
 

• Engineering Degree or relevant experience
• Knowledge and experience of managing Obsolescence
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Equipment
• You’ll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.
• Manage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions.
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration.