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.