Product Review Engineer (Structural/ Mechanical)

Product Review Engineer (Structural/ Mechanical)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

This post is for a Product Review Engineer (Structural/ Mechanical) to work within the Engineering Function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to support the Chinook programme. The role will report to the Production Engineering Manager.

BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,400 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.

The successful candidate will be trained to hold a Material Review Board (MRB) authorisation certification for the applicable platform and will conduct root cause analysis, develop dispositions for identified non-conformances (NCRs) and identify/support improvements to processes and procedures. Additionally will identify, document, and communication deviations that could impact the design intent/safety and coordinate with the Design organization as required to resolve emergent airworthiness issues and concerns. 

In this role you will support the product repair and overhaul lines by providing procedures, authorized repair advice and associated technical data to address engineering clarification questions or concerns. Apply knowledge of engineering, maintenance and design processes and data that are necessary for defining optimized component recovery techniques to include; utilizing design definitions, program directives, engineering drawings, schematics, functional tests or supplier data.

Key Tasks include:

• 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.

• Analyze, 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.

• Participate in Material Review Boards and supports Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) as well as providing technical input to design and in-service reviews.

• Ensure supplier and build partner comply with Boeing standards & processes. Represents the engineering community in the build through post production environment.

• Participate in on-site disabled product repair teams and accident investigation or support team.

• Analyze damage repair or structural modification to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage and assure a safe work environment.

• Design interim structural repairs and conducts static strength analysis.

• Develop non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.

• 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.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Engineering degree typically acquired through an accredited course of study.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Chartership registered with an appropriate engineering council or ability to work towards registration.

• Knowledge of Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles (RAs).

• Prior experience in the field of helicopter and aircraft fleet maintenance is desirable.

• Experience with Root Cause Analysis, problem solving and improvement projects.

• Ability to collaborate with both the engineering workforce and mechanics on the factory floor.

• Experience in assembly integration and test of components, assemblies and systems.

• Experience in Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations and environment.

• Strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills.

What Boeing Offers You:

• 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.

• 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.

Work Authorisation: 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. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

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.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a BPSS clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)