Obsolescence Management

Our client, a large defense manufacturer in LONDON, ONTARIO is looking for a contract Obsolescence Management associate to join their team.

12 month contract

$28-35/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct system, sub-system & components obsolescence management for vehicles
• Pro-actively monitor/screen bill of materials for obsolescence based on technology lifecycle, diminishing material supply, supplier's production cycles
• Monitor the alerts from GIDEP, Q-Star, Total Parts Plus, SMART and OEM's which specify the parts and products that the manufacturers are discontinuing
• Prepare and co-ordinate ED&T engineering estimate to resolve obsolescence issues
• Write various obsolescence management reports for internal and external customers by indicating availability status of each component and assembly
• Work closely with R&M Engineering and R&O to develop sparing quantities through-life support of vehicle fleets
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database of electronic and mechanical components to be monitored for obsolescence
• Investigate alternate sources of supply for obsolete materials
• Coordinate communication across departments including Engineering Development & Technology, Program Management, Supply Chain Management, Logistics Engineering, Production Delivery & Support, Financial and Obsolescence Management

Required Qualifications     

• University degree or Diploma in a technical discipline
• 3- 5 years’ relevant experience
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Superior oral and written communication skills, including effective presentation and technical writing
• Demonstrated ability to work and participate within a team environment with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications     

• Knowledge of family of Light Armoured Vehicles

If you have the necessary qualifications to excel in this position, please forward your resume and availability to dawn.urbanowicz@randstad.ca, or call 519-679-7539

Due to the nature of the position, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

While we at Randstad Engineering appreciate all applicants who apply, only those selected for a preliminary interview will be contacted.