E7 Simulation Engineering Support Manager

E7 Simulation Engineering Support Manager

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2500 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, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Services and Training Services for synthetic and collective training domains. Within BDUK you will benefit from working with a diverse team of experienced colleagues who have worked on many programs and domains from different perspectives. You will also have access to many resources that you will be able to flexibly access to inform and support your development throughout your career with us.

A New position has opened for an experienced “Simulation Support Engineering Manager” located at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for engineering operational management of the training centre containing 1 Operational flight simulator, some electronic classrooms and briefing / debriefing rooms and a rear crew trainer. The candidate will also be responsible for the first line management of a team of 6 technicians and will be required to meet all performance availability requirements laid down by the customer to ensure the training equipment is available to meet the training need. The successful candidate will also be required to integrate and work with various customers and users

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees performing engineering activities within the E7 Training Centre and their 1 to 1 general performance.
• Oversee maintenance of and upgrades to all training equipment within the E7 training centre
• Develop and execute project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.
•  Acquire resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements as required.
• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, Stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports.
• Provide oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes and provide technical guidance to resolve engineering issues.
•  Ensure safe operation of the equipment and a safe working environment.
• Manage, develop and motivate employees.

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
• An 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

Basic Requirements:

• Previous experience in Managing or Leading a Flight Simulator and training equipment support team
• Previous experience in Managing the Engineering required to maintain a flight training centre
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work with a range of technical and non-technical internal and external stakeholders
• The ability to obtain UK SC

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of working with UK MOD.
• Knowledge of security aspects of the UK MOD
• Working with international suppliers

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)