Job Description
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Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) is looking for Technical Publication Focal to support new business opportunities and existing product platforms, principally within the Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) Group.
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 1,400 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.
The BDUK Engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department. The Department consists of the following technical areas:
- Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis.
- Reliability and Maintainability.
- Logistic Support Analysis.
- Engineering Data Exploitation (DE).
- Obsolescence Management.
- Technical Publications.
- Integrated Logistic Support Engineering.
As the RWE Technical Publications Focal, you will call upon your experience to support the Technical Publications Lead to ensure First Time Quality is applied to all publication reviews and updates, and they align with quality management system requirements. The role will encompass the preparation of artefacts in support of proposal and bid phases through to execution of new business development opportunities. You will collaborate with the responsible BDUK Support Engineering Manager whilst being technically supported by your Technical Publications Lead and other specialists within the department.
In your role, you shall:
- Work in a team and carry out the execution of contracted Technical Publications work.
- Research subject matter as appropriate to build and verify accurate and usable content with a focus on first time quality.
- Collaborating with other Engineering subject areas and the other Senior Stakeholders, to ensure consistency of working methods and activities across all projects.
- Complete contract requirements with a Safety and First Time Quality mind-set working within an integrated team environment.
- Coordinate, monitor, establish Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and report status of Technical Publication activities.
- In addition to your technical work scope, there is an expectation that the post will support wider organisational objectives in relation to; promoting a Safety Culture, promoting and enabling a diverse and inclusive culture, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach and a number of focus projects to support the growth of the company and its employees.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
The preferred candidate will have most of the following, with some considered essential:
- Previous experience in an aviation technical publications environment.
- Essential to be able to acquire UK SC security clearance.
- Conversant with ASD S1000D and or AVP70.
- Experience of working with Simplified Technical English.
- A clear communicator with a can-do attitude who has the drive, dedication and passion to continuously improve the quality of service.
- Ideally, have prior experience in aviation maintenance or engineering environment but this is not essential.
- Proven track record to drive first time quality.
- Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, in particular MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro.
- Engineering Degree qualified, minimum Technical Education HNC/HND and or received formal training in Support Engineering principles.
What Boeing offers you:
The 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 plans
- Continuous learning: You’ll develop the approach 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.
- 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year!
- Pension Plan with 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 ongoing personal and career development
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
- Parental leave options available!
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
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 acquire 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 acquire 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.
Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position
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.
