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Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedE7 Wedgetail Technical Services / Liaison Engineer
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2000 people in the UK and is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E7 AEW&C P8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft C4ISTAR Services Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
Job Description:
This will suit a proactive individual who can make engineering decisions that can go beyond their desks and into the factory/hangar regularly. This post is for a Mechanical and/or Avionic/Electrical Product Review Engineer to work within the Engineering Function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) and will report to the Design & Production Engineering Manager.
The successful candidate will be trained to hold authorisation/certification for the applicable platform (aircraft type) and will conduct root cause analysis develop dispositions for identified nonconformances (NCRs) and identify/support improvements to processes and procedures. Additionally they will identify document and communicate deviations that could impact product design intent/safety and coordinate with the Design organisation as required to resolve emergent airworthiness issues and concerns.
In this role the the successful candidate will fulfil a role in the Engineering function and on a typical day Product Review Engineer will create design solutions to address any and all nonconformances (NCRs) for parts and systems on an airplane which includes correcting any build or design errors found during production. Their solutions will take into consideration: metal and composite structures interiors payloads electrical systems functional testing finishes aerodynamics electromagnetic environment damage tolerance fatigue and static strength. This will be achieved by providing procedures authorized repair advice and associated technical data to address engineering clarification questions or concerns. They will apply knowledge of engineering maintenance and design processes and data that are necessary for defining optimized component recovery techniques to include; utilising design definitions program directives engineering drawings schematics functional tests or supplier data. We are looking for a proactive individual who can make informed engineering decisions that can go beyond their desks and into the production facility for engagement with the installation team. This will be a FullTime role (MonFri) based onsite in Birmingham.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Apply Boeing design engineering principles to research technical operational and quality issues that arise and design interim and final engineering solutions.
Applies knowledge of Boeing design and/or engineering principles to develop interim or final engineering solutions to product/process issues throughout production and/or for technical operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer.
Analyse conduct failure analysis root cause analysis and troubleshoot to understand root cause. Provide assistance and engineering support to identify solutions. Provide written dispositions for design nonconformances. Support activities to identify deviations that could impact design intent and safety and product/process improvements.
Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
Develop and implement product/process improvements.
Represent the engineering community in the post production environment.
Ensure supplier and build partner comply with Boeing standards & processes.
Design interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.
Develop nondestructive test procedures.
Conduct simple static strength analysis.
Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Develops solutions that are imaginative thorough practicable and consistent with organization objectives processes and standards.
Work independently and determine and develop approaches to solutions. Receive general direction for work that is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
Qualifications and experience:
Essential:
Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline
Aircraft systems knowledge
Strong communication skills
Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Word and MS Excel
Preferred:
Aircraft maintenance and/or operations knowledge
Experience with major repairs
Ability to plan work and use meaningful metrics to evaluate project status and provide performance visibility
Prior experience in the field of aircraft fleet maintenance is desirable
Other Information:
Willingness and eligibility to undergo and obtain a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE is required.
Willingness to work flexible shift patterns.
This position is subject to contract award.
What Boeing Offers You
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond focusing on your physical emotional financial and social wellbeing. Heres a summary of what we offer:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
Continuous learning: youll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: well provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact your way.
Inclusive culture: youll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
23 days annual leave plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
Pension plan with up to 10 employer contribution.
Companypaid BUPA medical plan.
Shortterm sickness: 100 pay for the first 26 weeks.
Longterm Sickness: 66.67 of annual salary from 27th week.
6 x annual salary life insurance.
Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
Access to Boeings wellbeing programs tools and incentives.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Security Clearance:
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program awardShift:
Day Shift (United Kingdom)Full-Time