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This position is for a Project Engineer to work within the Boeing Defence United Kingdom Engineering function, supporting the Vertical Lift (VL) Business Unit.
This position is based in AAC Middle Wallop. Some UK travel between Boeing and MoD Customer sites is expected.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide Engineering coordination and leadership to multi-disciplined Engineering functions associated with the management of Apache Phase Maintenance activities.
- Coordinate the execution of Engineering support to Apache Phase Maintenance, completing Engineering Statements of Work (SOWs) to quality, schedule and budget, and ensuring leadership interfaces are aware of programme milestones, objectives and performance status using suitable metrics.
- Plan, identify, and coordinate Engineering resources required over the life of the Phase Maintenance programme SOW.
- Compare actual results to the baseline Apache Phase Maintenance execution plan(s), assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned.
- Manage Engineering Risks, Issues and Opportunities (RIOs) associated with Apache Phase Maintenance, defining and executing the required plans for RIO mitigation and reporting RIO status at programme and functional RIO boards.
- Maintain Apache Phase Maintenance Engineering SOWs, managing any scope change impacts to programme baselines (such as deliverables, resources, cost or schedule) are coordinated through applicable Change Control Boards (CCBs).
- Provide technical, business and integration leadership with adjacent peer groups for the development and execution of overall Apache Phase Maintenance project and/or IPT plans.
- Champion and lead Engineering Continuous Improvement effort across Apache Phase Maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- United Kingdom Security Clearance
- A Degree level (or equivalent) qualification in an engineering related field, ideally in Aerospace Engineering.
- 9 or more years of experience supporting military aircraft sustainment services from an engineering perspective.
- Excellent communication and customer-facing skills, leading teams, managing conflict and fostering a positive, collaborative working culture.
Preferred Skills / Experience:
- Demonstrable ability managing project planning and execution activities from a quality, cost and schedule perspective.
- Knowledge of UK Military Aviation Authority (MAA) Regulatory Publications relating to sign Design Approved Organization Scheme (DAOS), Maintenance Approved Organisation Scheme (MAOS) and Contractor Flying Approved Organizations Scheme (CFAOS) would be advantageous.
- Specific experience of military aircraft maintenance environments would be advantageous.
All information provided will be checked and may be verified.
Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date.
PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE.
Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.
Relocation is not available for this role.
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 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
- 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 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 6x annual salary life insurance Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
- Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives
Excellent Maternity and Paternity leave
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Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 25, 2026
Export Control Details:
Non – US based job
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.
Shift
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)
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.
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