Lifecycle Engineer

Peterborough, Hybrid (3 days working from the office, 2 days working from home)

6-month contract – likely to be extended

Do you have a background in product lifecycle? Have you worked within Aftertreatment? Have you got NPI experience in manufacturing or parts background? If so, we are now recruiting for a Lifecycle Engineer who will play a key role in driving initiatives to support parts and service growth through product lifecycle for Aftermarket.

Daily duties will include:

• This position manages large NPI (New Product Introduction) or product deletion projects to ensure aftermarket growth and deliverables are on time, within budget, and aligned with the product strategy.
• You will positively impact existing processes and develop new repair options that drive parts sales, leading and influencing major initiatives to set direction for parts growth.
• Throughout the Lifecycle you will have responsibility for your Product group on parts branding, intellectual property, supplier agreements, design change, service, repair, and overhaul.
• You will support the business cases and development of innovative aftermarket parts and service solutions utilising industry knowledge and expertise to drive to successful market launch.
• This individual will be responsible for creating total ownership cost models and producing revenue improvement analysis.
• Responsible for managing complex global cross-divisional projects to maximise the harvest opportunity to retain customers ‘in-channel’ through the life of the product.
• This individual will have responsibility in ensuring the service level for all parts is set correctly and reviewed to ensure maximum parts growth.
• You will work with the Engine Design, Product teams and Life Cycle Engineers to ensure Product Design reflects Aftermarket requirements.

Skills and experience:

• The position typically requires a college or university degree or equivalent experience in an Aftermarket environment.
• You will have extensive Life Cycle Product Management experience gained in an Aftermarket Spare Parts and/or manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of NPI, Product deletion, brand, design change, aftermarket systems, processes, service, repair, and overhaul solutions.
• Ability to read and assess engineering drawings.
• You will have excellent project management skills, able to work across functions such as Product Development, Engineering, Quality, Supply chain, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, and Operations.
• Must have the ability to learn and do statistical analysis.
• Ability to lead by influence and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, organisation, prioritisation, and change management skills.
• Some knowledge of parts marketing and sales functionality would be advantageous.

To apply, please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.