Obsolescence Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Obsolescence Identification & Risk Assessment:
• Identify and track hardware components at risk of obsolescence or nearing end-of-life (EOL), including integrated circuits, semiconductors, and mechanical components critical to aerospace systems.
• Perform thorough assessments of component availability, analyzing lifecycle data, and predicting potential obsolescence trends based on market changes, supplier information, and technology evolution.
• Work with the systems engineering team to evaluate the impact of obsolescence on existing and future aerospace projects.
• Obsolescence Mitigation & Management:
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate the effects of obsolescence, including component substitution, redesigns, and sourcing from second-source suppliers.
• Ensure that affected components are identified early in the program lifecycle, with solutions designed to minimize risk to operational schedules and system performance.
• Manage the planning and execution of redesign efforts when necessary to ensure that systems remain in compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
• Supplier & Vendor Collaboration:
• Work closely with suppliers, component manufacturers, and procurement teams to monitor component availability and plan for long-term support of critical aerospace hardware.
• Establish and maintain relationships with component vendors to secure last-time buy options, extended warranties, or alternative sourcing.
• Liaise with external suppliers to facilitate the sourcing of obsolete or hard-to-find components and manage obsolescence-related negotiations.

Lifecycle Management & Forecasting:

Skills Required

Alternative Sourcing,Electronic Components,Obsolescence,People Management,Procurement,Aerospace,Verification and Validation (V&V)

Location

Bengaluru, India

Desirable Skills

Alternative Sourcing,Electronic Components,Obsolescence,People Management,Procurement,Aerospace,Verification and Validation (V&V)

Designation

Associate