Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager
| Posting date: | 23 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Carbon60 |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | BBBH176906_1776935576 |
Summary
Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager
Our client, a leading organisation operating within a highly regulated, advanced engineering and manufacturing environment, is seeking an experienced Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager to play a key role within their Production Design Support function.
This is a high‑impact role supporting production activities at modern, state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, helping to shape the design, support, and ongoing effectiveness of products and associated test equipment.
The RoleThe Test Equipment Obsolescence Manager will take ownership of obsolescence management activities, working proactively to identify risk, implement strategy, and manage technical change. The role requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to operate autonomously when required.
Key Responsibilities- Managing proactive obsolescence and reporting services for test equipment
- Defining and implementing effective obsolescence management strategies
- Completing technical assessments in collaboration with engineering teams to manage change
- Managing resources and workload planning across assigned activities
- Leading discrete work packages, including bid preparation, cost control, and delivery of solutions
- Engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of outputs
- Proven knowledge and experience of managing obsolescence
- Strong understanding of electronic equipment
- Ability to work autonomously, leading assigned work packages end‑to‑end
- Experience preparing bids, managing costs, and delivering engineering solutions
If you are interested or want to find out more please Apply and we will be in touch.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.