Job Description
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
- 2 to 5 years of experience in ECN/ECO management, product lifecycle management, component engineering, obsolescence management, or electronics manufacturing
- Experience with engineering change management, including ECN, ECO, and ECR processes
- Experience with obsolescence management and alternate-part qualification
- Experience with BOM analysis, PCN review, lifecycle management, and component datasheet analysis
- Experience with PLM tools such as Agile, Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, or SAP PLM
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, BAAN, or Infor
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills
- Knowledge of electronic components, semiconductor lifecycle, IPC standards, configuration management, supplier qualification, risk assessment, and root cause analysis
What We Do
Cyient DLM provides end-to-end design-led manufacturing (DLM) solutions, integrating electronics and mechanical capabilities. It specializes in high-mix, high-reliability solutions for safety-critical applications in highly regulated industries, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industrial sectors, managing the product life cycle from concept through certification.
