Senior Manager – Design, Maintenance, Modifications and Manufacturing Engineering in Yeovil

Senior Manager – Design, Maintenance, Modifications and Manufacturing EngineeringCompany: Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedWe are seeking a Senior Manager – Design, Maintenance, Modifications and Manufacturing Engineering.

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In this pivotal leadership role, you will head an engineering team supporting customer Part M requirements and directly enabling Part 145 delivery across customer, BDUK, and supplier activities.

Reporting directly to the Engineering Director, you will drive operational excellence and technical governance. BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 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, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services. The successful candidate will lead the BDUK Design Center as well as the Production Engineering team. In this role the candidate will continue the growth and development of the Design Center to deliver current and future design engineering requirements across the broad BDUK design and operations portfolio. Additionally they will own the execution and delivery of Production Engineering across the current and future platforms. Production Engineering includes the following activities, Material Review Board (MRB), Manufacturing Planning and Manufacturing Engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

Accountable for the execution and delivery of work scope to programmes and for business growthFocal for delivery of GeoDiversity projects for non-BDUK entitiesManagement of resource demand and supply, including recruitment of new staff when requiredReporting of performance into Functional management meetingsPeople management, including performance enablement and talent managementPromote technical excellence in the department through use of Design Practices and Technical Design ReviewsCoach team members to develop their careers through the structure of Technical Lead Engineers and Boeing Designated Experts to membership of the Technical FellowshipConduct networking activities with the wider Boeing Enterprise to ensure functional developmentFurther evolution of the requirements and definition of the department in the context of the Engineering Function and the evolving BDUK organisation, including development of an appropriate culture aligned to the Enterprise valuesYearly forecasting of the departmental budget and management and review of financial performanceManagement of department, function and programme Risk, Issues and OpportunitiesDevelopment and execution of a departmental operational strategy and roll out of engineering initiatives, aligned to the Function and Business Unit strategiesMember of Engineering LTManage employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple Engineering disciplinesThe Boeing 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 plansContinuous learning

• you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes nextSuccess as defined by you
• we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your wayAn inclusive culture
• you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirsExcellent Adoption and Parental leave options23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New YearPension Plan with up to 10% employer contributionCompany paid BUPA Medical PlanShort Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeksLong Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week6x annual salary life insuranceLearning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career developmentAccess to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tool and incentivesBasic Qualifications and Experience: Engineering degree typically acquired through an accredited course of studyKnowledge of Military Airworthiness Authority (MAA) Regulatory Articles (RAs), specifically RA4800 seriesPrior Engineering leadershipThe ability to obtain UK Security ClearancePreferred Skills: Strategic thinker, who is comfortable starting with a "clean sheet of paper", and able to "Create what isn't, rather than manage what is"Commitment to International collaboration, and the desire to build a Global Engineering solutionUnderstand the Processes and Procedures to define and grow an Engineering Design Organisation to support the immediate and future needs of the BDUK businessAble to think beyond the current Design capabilities in support of the BDUK strategic roadmap to optimise BDUK's position in the marketA solid understanding of the Engineering Design and Material Review Board processA solid understanding of Financial and Budgetary management to support both internal and external business casesStrong reporting and communication skills, with the ability to "tell-the-story" in a simple manner through data and analytics, and able to "cut through the noise"Language Requirements: Not ApplicableEducation: Bachelor's Degree or EquivalentRelocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Security Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check. xohmjla Visa Sponsorship: Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program awardShift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)SummaryLocation: GBR
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• Yeovil, UK; GBR
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