Job Description
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E-7 Wedgetail Technical Services / Liaison Engineer
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK and is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A 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 non-conformances (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 non-conformances (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 Full-Time role (Mon-Fri) based on-site 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 non-conformances. 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 non-destructive 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:
Bachelor’s 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 well-being. Here’s a summary of what we offer:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Inclusive culture: you’ll 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.
Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
Short-term sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
Long-term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
6 x annual salary life insurance.
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
Access to Boeing’s well-being programs, tools and incentives.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 30, 2025
Relocation
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.
Shift
Day Shift (United Kingdom)
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
