Do you have a background in product lifecycle? Have you worked within aftermarket parts for a product? 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:
* You will work with the Engine Design, Product teams and Life Cycle Engineers to ensure Product Design reflects Aftermarket requirements.
* You will manage large NPI (New Product Introduction) projects to ensure aftermarket growth
* 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 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.
Skills and experience:
* 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.