The opportunity:
The Electronics Engineering Function is looking to grow its Obsolescence and Component Engineering team to work in the Praetorian Production IPT as a Principal Obsolescence Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity to work in synergy with commercial, procurement, and the engineering teams on one of the most cutting-edge products to ensure continued production.
What you’ll do as an Obsolescence Engineer
You will collaborate with the product IPT and ensure best practice is followed for Obsolescence management to continually support the production of the Praetorian product. This will also include managing the workshare partners. As part of this role, you will be performing obsolescence reviews of the production build standards agreed selected component list using the department's Obsolescence management tools and provide notifications to the customer of any obsolescence via commercial. You will work with the commercial and procurement team to ensure Last Time Buys are procured and provide alternative recommendations to the engineering team. This will include chairing obsolescence review boards with the IPT to develop key relationships. You will be responsible for creating and updating the Obsolescence management plan annually and provide support to the Obsolescence lead to review obsolescence process effectiveness, developing and enhancing procedure documents.
You really must have:
Experience of:
* Familiarity with design and manufacturing.
* Awareness of Obsolescence Management processes.
* Familiarity with Electronic Component datasheets and specifications.
* Ability to manage your own work on a day-to-day basis.
* Ability to work to well-defined processes and instructions.
* Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers/suppliers.
It would be nice if you did have:
* Engineering Qualification.
* Familiarity with supply chain processes including key supplier engagement.
Tools:
Candidates should be familiar with current industry-standard Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and have some experience with CIS and other obsolescence management tools, although toolset training will be provided.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
Life at Leonardo:
With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part-time opportunities, please talk to us.
* Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
* Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support, and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing, and Ethnicity).
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website here.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 8,000 are based at 8 sites throughout the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe, and have a sense of belonging and connection.
Primary Location:
GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300
Additional Locations:
GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Contract Type:
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
#J-18808-Ljbffr