Engineer - NPI & Engineering (ECN & Component Obsolescence Management)

Engineer – ECN & Component Obsolescence Management

Position Title

Engineer / Senior Engineer – ECN & Alternate Parts Management

Department

NPI & Product Engineering / Sustenance Engineering

Reporting To

Manager – NPI & Product Engineering

Job Summary

Responsible for managing Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), Product Change Notifications (PCNs), component obsolescence activities, and alternate component qualification to ensure uninterrupted production and product lifecycle support. The role works closely with Design Engineering, SCM, Quality, Manufacturing, and Customers to identify risks from obsolete components and implement qualified alternate solutions with minimal business impact.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO)

• Review and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ECOs, and ECNs.
• Evaluate the impact of engineering changes on:

• BOM
• Drawings
• Specifications
• Manufacturing processes
• Inventory

• Coordinate approvals from Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain.
• Track ECN implementation status and ensure timely closure.
• Maintain revision control and documentation compliance within PLM/ERP systems.
• Support NPI-to-production transitions through controlled implementation of engineering changes.

Component Obsolescence Management

• Monitor component lifecycle status using OEM notifications, PCNs, and lifecycle databases.
• Identify End-of-Life (EOL), Not Recommended for New Design (NRND), and obsolete components.
• Assess the impact of obsolete parts on active products and customer programs.
• Develop mitigation plans to address supply continuity risks.
• Maintain an obsolescence risk register and provide periodic management reports.

Alternate Part Identification & Qualification

• Identify suitable alternate components considering:

• Form
• Fit
• Function
• Reliability
• Compliance requirements

• Perform parametric comparison of alternate parts.
• Coordinate qualification testing and validation activities.
• Prepare technical justification reports and deviation requests.
• Support AVL (Approved Vendor List) expansion activities.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate alternative sourcing options.

BOM & Documentation Management

• Update BOMs based on approved engineering changes.
• Ensure all alternate parts are documented and approved before release.
• Conduct BOM health checks and lifecycle analysis.
• Maintain engineering databases and change records.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with:

• Design Engineering
• Procurement
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Quality Assurance
• Suppliers
• Customers

• Participate in design reviews and change review boards.
• Support customer audits and compliance reviews related to component changes.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:

• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Experience

• 2 to 5 years of experience in:

• ECN/ECO Management
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Component Engineering
• Obsolescence Management
• Electronics Manufacturing / Aerospace / Industrial Products

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Engineering Change Management (ECN/ECO/ECR)
• Obsolescence Management
• Alternate Part Qualification
• BOM Analysis
• PCN Review
• Lifecycle Management
• Component Datasheet Analysis
• PLM Tools (Agile, Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, SAP PLM)
• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, BAAN, Infor)
• Advanced Excel and Power BI

Knowledge Areas

• Electronic Components
• Semiconductor Lifecycle
• IPC Standards
• Configuration Management
• Supplier Qualification
• Risk Assessment
• Root Cause Analysis