Engineering Manager – AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

With more than a century of experience, Boeing’s knowledge in bringing innovative service solutions to commercial, defence and space customers has united to form Boeing Global Services.

With a focus on innovative services in engineering, digital aviation and analytics as well as supply chain logistics and training support, Boeing will deliver agile, cost-competitive solutions, regardless of the original equipment manufacturer, so customers can reduce costs, drive efficiency and optimize operations.

The Role:

We are seeking applicants to join our rapidly expanding, world class team managing changes to aircraft for our global airline partners. We will support you to develop your already substantial skills and encourage you to reach your career goals.

This is an AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity Engineering Team Manager (Commercial Modifications – Europe based) role.

Help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing. We are looking for a strong technical leader with deep, evidential background in promoting safety, technical excellence, innovation and best practices within complex and matrixed organisations.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-disciplined, agile team and provide leadership across all BGS Commercial Modifications programmes. The new manger will help lead the AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity engineering team responsible for design and certification of a range of Electronically Steered Antenna (ESA) Systems modifications to all Boeing Commercial Aircraft models.

This role is based in BGS Commercial Modifications site in Frimley, UK. Travel to other Europe sites is expected with periodic international travel to the United States of America. This role will oversee a global engineering team with resources across UK, US, Brazil, Ukraine, and other Boeing sites.

Responsibilities:

• Assist leading the execution of AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity engineering activities across BGS Commercial Mods and ensures all products and services delivered on time and on budget.
• Managing employees performing AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity design, analysis and certification activities, and implement and enforce engineering functional excellence in people, processes, tools and practices; driving productivity improvements and sharing best practices and lessons learnt.
• Driving the development and execution of technical projects and process plans, implement policies and procedures and set effective operational goals while leading the execution of solution-based engineering through effective resource allocation and management.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees, including skill, career and talent development across AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity teammates across sites.
• Possess an understanding of engineering job practices, certification techniques, industry standards, principles, theories and concepts.
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up-coming projects. Provide additional on-site support to assist the customers’ during the embodiment phase of the project.
• Day to day project management of engineering activities related to AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity design organisation projects, including time management and budget.
• Provide regular feedback to the Senior Engineering Manager and Program Leadership on the performance of the team (with the support of the Program Management team).

Required Qualifications:

• Degree from an accredited course of study, in aerospace or other safety critical engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience working in BGS Commercial Mods, or an EASA Design Organisation (DOA), or similar Aerospace fields.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Working knowledge of both Type Design and Continuing Airworthiness for part 25 aircraft.
• Working knowledge of the certification of part 25 aircraft and their design changes and modifications.
• Proven record of delivering complex engineering change programmes with demonstrable project management skills.
• A true people partner with established in managing experienced and junior engineers globally with a demonstrated track record of growing and building highly effective distributed teams. Comfortable in a dynamic, matrixed environment with ability to adapt to various technologies and situation.
• Budget management experience with the ability to formulate budgets in line with the established budget process.
• Experience of Commercial Modification design organisation projects along with strong time management skills.
• Professional manner in order to protect and enhance Company's reputation as a world leader in large aircraft manufacture and continued airworthiness.
• Willingness to take ownership of challenges within the business.
• Ability to drive change to working practices and procedures to improve and enhance the Company business model.
• Experience working Connectivity or large antenna system design experience (is desired).

The Boeing UK 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.
• 25 days plus UK public holidays.
• 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.

This position does have sponsorship approval. To be considered candidates must meet or exceed the required UK Government Skilled Worker point’s criteria.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial airplanes and defence, space and security systems.

Our mission is to decisively lead the aerospace industry with cutting-edge AeroDynamic Shroud Connectivity solutions across all Boeing platforms. We lead not by Boeing’s size, but by daring to be the best – pushing beyond comfort zones, embracing innovation, and shaping the Electronically Steered Antenna industry.  Come join us.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 20, 2025

Export Control Details: Non – US based job

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer willing to 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.

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.

Experience Level
Manager
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.