Obsolescence Engineer

We are looking for an Obsolescence Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As an Obsolescence Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be involved in maintaining and de-risking the future of our products. This could include instigating Last Time Buys, or finding modern alternatives which can be fitted with a minimum disruption to our manufacturing of Agency Approvals.

We Take Care of Our People

Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent). Paid Time Off, Retirement with Employer Match, Health and Wellness Benefits, Learning and Development Opportunities, Competitive Pay, Bonus Scheme, Recognition, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Inclusive & Supportive Culture.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor an Obsolescence register and pro-actively address issues before they become a problem.
2. Find alternative components and validate them for specific applications.
3. Load and maintain BoMs (Bills of Materials) onto a third-party obsolescence tool.
4. Attend regular meetings and report on progress.

What You Bring:

1. Good organisational skills, capable of working in a methodical, structured way.
2. Methodical approach to problem solving.
3. Practical, “hands-on” engineering skills – an electronic specialist, but with an aptitude for other disciplines (e.g. Mechanical Engineering).
4. A flexible approach to working – Able to adapt to situations as part of a dynamic team.
5. A good communicator, working as part of our Obsolescence Team.
6. A self-starter, able to assimilate issues and progress them with a minimum of supervision.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Access, Outlook).

Who We Are:

Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solution division is a trusted, proven leader, delivering superior products and services that meet the defense and aerospace industries’ toughest challenges with best-in-class value.

Compliance Statement:

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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