Support Integration Specialist​ (Logistics Integration)

Support Integration Specialist​ (Logistics Integration)

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) is looking for Support Integration Specialist to support existing Boeing product platforms, mainly Fixed and Rotor Wing aircraft.

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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, are very much in a growth phase.

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
• Obsolescence Management
• Technical Publications
• Product Support Engineering.

As a Support Integration specialist, you will help to facilitate and implement Product Support and wider engineering philosophies and techniques whilst remaining compliant with the appropriate regulatory standards. You will report to the BDUK Product Support Engineering Manager whilst being technically supported by our other capability specialists within the wider engineering function.

In your role, you shall:

• Lead and develop bid and proposal activity in support of the new Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) contract and wider BDUK activity.
• Lead the creation of basis of estimates and other change management process documentation in support of the engineering function.
• Reviews program, and engineering change proposals and assesses the impact to the engineering function and wider program.
• Conduct tasks to identify, collate, analyse, document and provide coherent and actionable data information relevant to the BDUK engineering function.
• Create, lead and deliver presentations in support of change action both internally and externally.
• Liaising with all aspects of the engineering, function in both BDUK and USA to glean and/or provide data and information to support their tasks and activities.
• Ensure Data Governance and Data Assurance is maintained, and to deliver Data Integrity and Data Quality.
• Identifying and progressing Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Work as directed by the BDUK chief engineer and respective platform chief engineers.

You may also get the opportunity to work on a variety of other programmes, business development opportunities and contribute to engineering excellence across the company as part of your ongoing career development with Boeing.

Aside from your technical work, there is the potential to support company initiatives, for example, quality improvements, promoting a safety culture, promoting Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach and a number of focus projects to support the growth of the company and its employees.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Essential to be able to obtain UK SC security clearance
• Experience of bid activity, the creation of basis of estimates and the ability to back proposals with data
• Experience of program management, ideally with a focus on defence
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• You will be educated to degree level in a relevant STEM subject
• The ability to justify a requirement for change based on data analysis and sound engineering principles
• The ability to lead and present proposals to senior leadership and customer representatives
• Some understanding of Support Engineering in the Military environment
• Strong analytical skills with a focus for detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ideally be registered with the UK Engineering council at the IEng or CEng level

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Benefits:

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 

• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 

• 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 

PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Security Clearance Process, which will require 5 years uninterrupted residency in the UK prior to applying.

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:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)