Product Lifecycle Engineer

Product Lifecycle Engineer – Optical Encoder Technology

Wotton under Edge

Up to £50,000 depending on experience

The Product Lifecycle Engineer leads and implements product obsolescence activities. This role is responsible for developing and executing technical and commercial strategies to phase out products smoothly across Renishaw’s optical product range.

Key Responsibilities

Work with Product Marketing, engineering teams, subsidiaries, and customers to understand technical

requirements and support migration from obsolete products to suitable alternatives within the portfolio.

Develop supporting materials and help define upgrade paths.

Analyse sales data to support decisions on obsolete components.

Create presentations to support lifecycle strategy and communicate it clearly to subsidiaries and internal stakeholders.

Manage specific obsolescence programmes

Liaise with forecasting to develop end of life forecast

Build relationships with subsidiaries to gather information and support obsolescence

Key

requirements

HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering / STEM discipline

Knowledge and experience of coordinating product obsolescence programmes

Ability to make educated assumptions and forecasting decisions

Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Understand MRP/ERP manufacturing processes

Desirable

Understanding of metrology and optical measurement technology

Experience with Renishaw products

Problem solving experience

Experience with working with remote team members

Understanding of encoder production processes