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Boeing and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have signed an agreement for Boeing to provide long-term training, support and sustainment for the British Army’s new fleet of 50 Apache AH-64E helicopters. Under the new £287 million Long Term Training and Support Services (LTTSS) contract, Boeing will work closely with the British Army to provide maintenance and engineering support, supply chain and logistics management at Wattisham. Boeing will also deliver aircrew and maintainer training from its advanced facility at Middle Wallop.

Boeing Defence UK is looking for an ILS Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) Engineer (integrated Support Planning & Management) to support the UK AH-64E Programme. This is a full-time postition based at our Yeovil site with some options for hybrid working once established in the role.

Boeing Defence UK operates an engineering matrix organisation consisting of engineering capabilities that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. One of the capabilities is Product Support Engineering (ILS Engineering) which provides the product supportability infrastructure comprising the following technical areas:

• Logistic Support Analysis

• Reliability and Maintainability

• Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis

• Engineering Data Exploitation

• Integrated Logistic Support Engineering

• Technical Publications

The Reliability Centred Maintenance Engineer will support the AH-64E ILS Lead reporting to the BDUK ILS Manager through the RCM Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment of the RCM Support for the Apache, generation of Processes and re-assessment of plans
• Support the generation, review and assessment of RCM supporting documentation
• Assist in the preparation of material for briefings, meetings and formal working groups (internal and external)
• Carry out RCM Analysis as required on Apache platform, systems and equipment Maintenance Schedules to optimise the Preventive Maintenance burden
• Carry out any investigation, as detailed, in accordance with current engineering policy, regulations and orders
• Liaison with Systems functions (Engineering, Technical Publications, Supply Chain Management and Training) to ensure ILS remains informed and aligned with wider BDUK developments and progress.
• Liaison with the Customer on specific areas of Technical Services
• Assist in coordinating ILS deliverables (CDRLs) ensuring timely inputs are received, reviewed and the final output is ready for approval and acceptance process
• Highlight any issues or opportunities within RCM at the earliest possible point and where required support mitigation and development plans for addressing highlighted concerns
• Work as directed by the Reliability Centred Maintenance Lead and the BDUK ILS Manager.

What we're Looking for:

• A Thorough understanding of Support Engineering in the Military environment
• A thorough understanding of 4000 series MAA RAs
• A proven ability to undertake RCM engineering, previous RCM or MSG3 experience and appropriate training
• An understanding and previous experience in R&M / Data Exploitation
• An understanding of the derivation and creation of Support Product documentation.
• Ability to work with the cross functional business stakeholders to identify optimisation opportunities and ways in which suppliers can enhance our offering to our clients.
• Ability to Liaise with the OEM platform side of Boeing to integrate the UK solutions with those that exist on the base platforms
• Proven ability to drive first time quality.
• Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance.

Preferred:

• Ideally you will be educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering subject (not essential)
• Experience of R&M in an in-service environment is highly desirable
• Experience in ILS in the Military environment is highly desirable
• Experience of working with international support standards such as Def Stan 00-600, ASD/AIA Suite of S Series ILS Specifications is desirable.
• Experience of managing resource budgets is desirable

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

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.