Manufacturing Representative in Birmingham

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

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.

About the role:

We are looking for a Manufacturing Planner to work as a Manufacturing Representative within the Engineering Function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to support new business development as well as existing programs. The Manufacturing Representative (MR) is responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of manufacturing processes by adhering to standard work procedures, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The MR acts as a key liaison between production teams, support functions and management to uphold safety, quality, and productivity goals. This role is to support BDUK's delivery of Maintenance and Modification support of the USAF E-7A Aircraft during its initial production phase in Birmingham.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Answer SATs and direct them to the correct function for resolution.
• Lead and participate in Rapid Systematic Problem Solving.
• Report out on critical SATs and SAT status during the daily Tier meetings.
• Follow and execute daily standard work procedures as outlined in the LSCC MR Standard Work document.
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with established quality and safety standards.
• Complete daily checklists and documentation accurately to track production activities and issues.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments to resolve production challenges.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies.
• Report any deviations, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns promptly to the appropriate personnel.
• Support training and onboarding of new manufacturing staff as needed.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

• Experienced in scheduled maintenance, repair and modification of aircraft/components.
• Proven working knowledge of Engineering Resource Planning tools such as GoldESP IG1 or MESci.
• Experience use of the SAT system.
• An excellent communicator, with a demonstrable ability to communicate and understand the technical work requirements of the team in order that key business targets are met.
• Working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety Management System (SMS) processes, and the application of these requirements within their area of accountability, responsibility and authority.
• Capable of understanding and interpreting Technical Documents, Technical Drawings and/or associated Authorised Technical Publications (ATP's), to provide guidance and support to the teams working on the aircraft or in the production of Work orders.
• Capable of working and communicating within management levels, cross functional areas and the customer effectively.
• Capable and experienced in sequencing and controlling demanding workloads, on time, to budget and to the required standard.

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

• Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
• This role will include working a shift pattern – details to be discussed.
• 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.
• 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 United Kingdom Security Check.
• Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
• Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.
• Shift: Shift Worker (United Kingdom).