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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,200 people in the UK. BDUK 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

This post is for a Fixed Wing Project Engineer reporting to the BDUK Project Engineering Manager. The role will assist the UK Chief Engineer and Engineering Programme Lead in the delivery of P-8A Poseiden and E-7 Wedgetail fixed-wing aircraft programme objectives, ensuring that assigned activities are appropriately coordinated and reported by performing the role of Project Engineer. Working within a supportive team of around 10 Project Engineers, this position is based at our Bristol site with some remote working options. We will do our utmost to develop you and to ensure that you progress within the team, and enjoy a full career with the Boeing Company. At Boeing we’re committed to rewarding excellence and fostering an inclusive environment where team members are seen, heard, valued, respected and fully engaged.

Responsibilities:

Provides the Engineering leadership to project teams representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers.

Technically leads proposal development activities where required. Develops statements of work (SOWs) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain agreement/approval.

Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Coordinates baseline management throughout the project lifecycle. Identifies and reports performance metrics. Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.

Is accountable for interfacing and managing current gaps with team/programme integrated planning and scheduling

Tracks the status of all applicable programme deliverables

Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the aircraft programmes.

Manages risks, issues and opportunities (RIOs). Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity realisation.

Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project/programme performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project/programme and team plans.

Champion and support Continuous Improvement across BDUK activities.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Knowledge of the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail and P-8A Poseiden or other fixed wing platforms

Degree in relevant aerospace-related subject or equivalent Industry experience

Previous experience working with military aircraft is highly preferred

Registration with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) (Preferred but not Essential) or have the ability to work towards IEng/CEng

Knowledge of Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles is preferred

Knowledge of aircraft certified to the following standards is preferred

Work Authorisation: This position does not have sponsorship approval. This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants

Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance for which the Government requires UK Citizenship

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense

Vaccination Requirements:

Boeing is implementing new requirements for employees to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 or have an approved reasonable accommodation based on local legislation in several countries including U.S.-based employees. Please refer here for current vaccination and/or reasonable accommodation requirements, and timelines based on location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Experience Level

Individual Contributor

Contingent Upon Program Award

No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule

Full time