Product Lifecycle Engineer
Core
Leads and implements product obsolescence activities, developing strategies to phase out products and support migration to alternatives within Renishaw's optical product range.
Role type
Product Lifecycle Engineer (Optical Encoder Technology)
Builds
Obsolescence programmes, upgrade paths, lifecycle strategies, and end-of-life forecasts for optical products.
Domain
Industrial metrology / Optical measurement technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product obsolescence programme coordination, MRP/ERP manufacturing process understanding, sales data analysis, stakeholder engagement, forecasting, technical strategy development
Preferred skills
Metrology and optical measurement technology knowledge, Renishaw product experience, encoder production process understanding, remote team collaboration
Responsibilities
Work with Product Marketing and engineering teams to understand technical requirements for product migration; Develop supporting materials and define upgrade paths; Analyse sales data to support decisions on obsolete components; Create presentations to communicate lifecycle strategy to subsidiaries and internal stakeholders; Manage specific obsolescence programmes; Liaise with forecasting to develop end of life forecast.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
