Electrical/Avionics Engineering Manager

Job Description

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With more than a century of experience, Boeing's knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services.

With a focus on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

The Role:

This is a Electrical/Avionics Engineering Manager (EASA Modifications) role.

Help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing EASA Modifications. We are looking for a strong technical leader with deep, evidential background in promoting safety, technical excellence, innovation and best practices within complex and matrixed organisations.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined, agile team and provide leadership across all EASA Modifications programmes. The new manager will help lead the Electrical/Avionics team responsible for design and certification of a range of modifications to all Boeing Commercial Aircraft models.

This role is based in BGS EASA Modifications site in Frimley, Surrey.

4 days onsite 1 day WFH per week. Travel to other sites is expected with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities:

• Assist leading the execution of electrical/avionics engineering activities across BGS EASA Mods and ensures all products and services delivered on time and on budget.
• Managing employees performing electrical/avionic design and certification activities, and implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools and practices; driving productivity improvements and sharing best practices and lessons learnt.
• Driving the development and execution of technical projects and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set effective operational goals while leading the execution of solution-based engineering through effective resource allocation and management.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees, including skill, career and talent development across cabin interior teams.
• Possess an understanding of engineering job practices, certification techniques, industry standards, principles, theories and concepts. Be approved and work as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within their specialist technical field of EASA Panel 5/6 Electrical/Avionics (desirable but not necessary).
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up-coming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers' during the embodiment phase of the project.
• Day to day project management of engineering activities related to EASA design organisation projects, including time management and budget.
• Provide regular feedback to the Senior Engineering Manager on the performance of the team.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited course of study, in aerospace or other safety critical engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience working in an EASA Design Organisation (DOA) or similar Aerospace fields.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of both Type Design and Continuing Airworthiness for part 25 aircraft.
• Extensive knowledge of the certification of part 25 aircraft and their design changes and modifications.
• Proven record of delivering complex engineering change programmes with demonstrable project management skills.
• A true people partner with established in managing experienced and junior engineers with a demonstrated track record of growing and building highly effective distributed teams. Comfortable in a dynamic, matrixed environment with ability to adapt to various technologies and situation.
• Budget management experience with the ability to formulate budgets in line with the established budget process.
• Experience of EASA design organisation projects along with strong time management skills.
• Professional manner in order to protect and enhance Company's reputation as a world leader in large aircraft manufacture and continued airworthiness.
• Willingness to take ownership of challenges within the business.
• Ability to drive change to working practices and procedures to improve and enhance the Company business model.

The Boeing UK benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot 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.
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 25 days plus UK public holidays.
• 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.
• 6x 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.

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in either the UK or Ireland. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the UK or Ireland. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll. This position does not have relocation approval.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 24, 2025.

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift: Not a Shift Worker (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.