At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead engineering projects for cutting-edge military aircraft and ensure top-notch performance.
- Company: Join Boeing Defence, a leader in aerospace innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for travel and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in defence technology while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or related field; experience in project management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Vertical Lift Project Engineer
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited.
This position is for a Project Engineer to work within the BDUK Engineering function, supporting the Vertical Lift (VL) Business Unit.
It is based in Yeovil, with Bristol and Gosport sites also considered as home‑office locations.
Some UK travel between Boeing and Mo D Customer sites is expected.
- Position Responsibilities
- Provide Engineering coordination to multi‑disciplined Engineering functions supporting the UK Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) programme.
- Develop and coordinate the execution of RWE core programme and ‘Additional Tasking’ Engineering Statements of Work (SOWs) to quality, schedule and budget, ensuring leadership interfaces are aware of programme milestones, objectives and performance status using suitable metrics.
- Plan, identify, and coordinate Engineering resource allocation with functional leaders.
- Compare actual results to the RWE core programme and Additional Tasking baseline plans, assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
- Manage Engineering Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs), defining and executing the required plans for RIO mitigation and reporting RIO status at programme and functional RIO boards.
- Maintain RWE core programme and Additional Tasking Engineering SOWs, managing any scope change impacts to programme baselines (such as deliverables, resources, cost or schedule) and coordinating these through applicable Change Control Boards (CCBs).
- Foster collaborative working. Provide technical and programme integration with adjacent business disciplines to meet overall programme, business and customer expectations.
- Contribute to Engineering Continuous Improvement across RWE programme and VL Project Engineering functional environments.
- Basic Qualifications
- Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent non‑US qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- A working knowledge of Programme Management and Systems Engineering Best Practices.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrable ability to coordinate teams, manage conflict and foster a positive, collaborative working culture.
- Ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of experience supporting military aircraft sustainment services and/or aircraft modification programmes from an engineering perspective.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Conflict of Interest: Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
- Work Authorization
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.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award.
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Vertical Lift Project Engineer in Gosport employer: Boeing
Boeing is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the aerospace sector. Located in Bristol, employees benefit from a vibrant city life while engaging in meaningful projects that enhance safety in aviation. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, Boeing is committed to empowering its workforce to lead impactful initiatives in a supportive environment.
