Job Title: Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer Location: New Malden 2 days remainder remote Duration: 2-3 months with possible extension Rate: Market rates

As a Principal ILS & Obsolescence Engineer, you will contribute the ongoing development and growth of ILS & Obsolescence within the clients programmes. You will have the chance to work on prestigious maritime programmes that significantly contribute to the future of UK Defence. Reporting to an ILS & Obsolescence Lead and contributing as a key member of the ILS & Obsolescence team, you will provide key skills and competencies in order to successfully deliver their complex products. You will be looked upon to provide expertise and coaching to the existing team whilst representing ILS & Obsolescence to our Stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Drive ILS process on programmes
• Provide ILS subject matter expertise to Engineering programmes
• Customer relationship development
• ILS oversight and check at all stages of the product-life cycle
• Technical management of suppliers

We are looking for:

• Proven experience, with Extensive ILS & Obsolescence Engineering methods and techniques
• Degree qualified or equivalent experience in relevant engineering subject
• Exceptional people and communication skills
• External customer & supplier relationship management experience
• Aptitude for people leadership and team management