Engineer -Obsolescence Monitoring
Primary Purpose of the Role
He / She contributes to the component engineering and obsolescence management for Thales SIX products.
Formalizes the function description, technical requirement and specifications.
Elaborates the specification and the engineering plans used to develop the product (production of the Data Package Definition Files).
Performs development activity as per the CHORUS 2.0 process.
To provide technical expertise and support:
The scope of work includes activities related to identifying, assessing, and managing the risks associated with the obsolescence of components used in Thales products. The Component and Obsolescence Monitoring Engineers are expected to monitor the lifecycle of components, forecast potential obsolescence issues, and implement effective strategies to mitigate these risks
To ensure continuous availability of critical components for Thales products.
To proactively manage and mitigate risks related to component obsolescence.
To maintain a high level of product reliability and performance
Be accountable for the validation of selected components on our different project and provide feedback where applicable.
BOM Scrub: Analysis of BOMs (Bill of Materials), Proactive BOM Scrubbing and Risk Assessment
Alert Monitoring: Analyse all obsolescence notifications (PDNs, PCNs, Obsolescence Alerts) from providers and any other sources to identify potential alternate components
Continuously monitor alerts related to component obsolescence and input them into the Component Database
Evaluate the impact of alerts at the Part, BOM, Assembly, Product/ Unit level, tracking and reporting frequency and severity
Suggest alternative components when suitable solution already exists in the Thales preferred parts list, or already exists in the Thales component library. Find the best component solution with the designer and the purchase who respect components strategies
Prepare regular reports on alert status and impact, highlighting significant findings and trends
Identify Obsolescence and other issues and provide replacement/alternative parts/components to meet project/customer reliability, safety and legislative requirements
Cost Mitigation knowledge on obsolescence : Alternate solutions, Bridge Buy, LBO, LTB and other strategies
Measure the timeliness of response to obsolescence issues and establish reaction time
Management of data within supported Thales tools
Skills Required
Essential
Obsolescence Management expertise
BOM/Part Obsolescence Monitoring expertise
Experience working with PLM (Wind-chill/ PALMA/Team center…)
Parts/component database management expertise
PDNs/ PCN processing expertise
Data Providers (Silicon Expert, I H S MARKIT, Total Parts Plus……) Obsolescence Monitoring expertise using any or all the data providers
Identification of Alternates of all Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical and Software Solutions to mitigate obsolescence issues
Change Management in PLM/ equivalent databases
Automation of certain process using software language (Excel, Python, VBA Scripts, C, C++…..)
Years of experience
2 to 4 years of experience in Component Engineering and Obsolescence Management
Educational Qualification
Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Electronics/Electrical Engineer
Values and Behaviors
Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate with international teams effectively.
Client focused (Customer First)
Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the Thales Behaviors
Maintains an ethical approach to business, in line with the Thales ethics policy.
Ability to report
Good communicator
Self-motivated and proactive
Reactivity
Ability to follow several projects at the same time
Language
Ability communicate in English verbally and through written form.
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