My husband was born feb 17,1967. Is supposed to be a good year but why did he lose his job?

He was told his position was made redundant only last sept 17, 2014. His trying to look for another job now. Why did this happen? What can he do to get a new good job soon. His very hardworking infact he was holding quite a high position. He was already with the company for 5 years. Previous to that he was with a company for 15 years. His a very good engineer holding already a good position. What can we do to improve is luck.