Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications (M/F/D)

Boeing; Marschacht; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentives

Learning opportunities

Inclusion culture

Pension plan

WellBeing programs

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications to lead a multinational team across Germany, Ireland, and the UK. You will drive governance, regulatory compliance, and engineering excellence within our design organisation to support connectivity, SIT and interiors programs.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in aerospace engineering with proven leadership of senior engineers and a track record of delivering complex modifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in aerospace engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership of senior engineering teams.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Chief Engineers and senior staff.
• Support DOA management and HDO deputies.
• Maintain and improve governance across the design organization.
• Ensure quality framework across Connectivity, SIT, and Interiors programs.
• Drive continuous improvement and regulatory alignment with HDO strategy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Aerospace expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering

Job description

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 brings innovative solutions to commercial, defense, and space customers around the world.

For our Commercial Modifications Europe Team we are currently searching for you as a

Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications (m/f/d)

Dublin, Ireland

Frimley, UK

Munich, Germany

or Hamburg Germany

About us

Our Commercial Modifications Europe Team delivers aircraft retrofit solutions for commercial aviation customers. Operating under an EASA Part 21J Design Organization Approval, our international team works across a range of cabin modification projects.

We are expanding our senior engineering and airworthiness Team and are looking for an experienced leader to develop the team’s capabilities, ensure strong technical governance, regulatory compliance and engineering excellence in support of our Connectivity, SIT and Interiors Programs. This role supports the Commercial Modifications Europe Chief Engineer and Head of Design Organisation to provide functional leadership to senior engineering staff and key design assurance personnel, while maintaining the framework, processes, and standards needed to support a compliant and high-performing organization.

In this role, you will

• Lead and provide functional direction to the Chief Electrical Engineer, Chief Payloads Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer, and Chief Electrical Engineers, all of whom are senior engineering staff
• Support the DOA management staff, Deputy COA, and Deputy HDO
• Maintain and continuously improve the organizational framework required to drive compliance, technical excellence, and effective engineering governance across the design organization
• Engage with our Connectivity, SIT and Interiors programs to ensure that our quality framework is harmonized and implemented across all sites.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to senior engineers and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence
• Oversee functional engineering standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across Programmes as determined by the HDO
• Act as a key escalationpoint for technical, compliance, and organizational issues within the engineering function.
• Work closely with Programme, certification, and operational stakeholders to align engineering capability with business and customer needs
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen engineering performance, compliance, and efficiency in alignment with HDO strategy

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced aerospace engineering leader with deep technical credibility, strong people leadership capability, and a proven ability to manage compliance-driven engineering organizations. They will be comfortable leading senior technical personnel and ensuring the organization maintains the structure and discipline required to meet regulatory and Programme objectives.

What we offer you

Benefits Ireland:

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
• 25 days plus public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to10% employer contribution
• Company paid Irish LifeMedical 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 WellBeing Programs, tool and incentives

Benefits UK:

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 to10% 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 WellBeing Programs, tool and incentives

Benefits Germany:

• Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events — recharge when it matters
• Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel
• Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future
• Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x;
  sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay
• Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad — travel with confidence
• Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career
• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and Well‑Being programs for comprehensive health and mental‑wellness support

For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level

What you bring to the table

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the aerospace engineering sector
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including leadership of senior engineering or technical teams.
• Bachelor´sdegree or higher from an accredited program in aerospace engineering, another safety-critical engineering discipline, or a comparable field

PreferredQualifications and Experience

• Experienceworking within a Design Organisation Approval environment
• Strong understanding ofdesign assurance, airworthiness, and engineering compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability tolead senior engineering professionals and support functions effectively
• A servant-leadership approach, with a commitment to developing people, enabling collaboration, and supporting team success
• Experience supporting complex aerospace Programmes
• Familiarity with certification and continued airworthiness processes
• Experience in driving organizational improvement and engineering governance across multiple disciplines
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional recognition is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership
• Technical credibility
• Regulatory and compliance focus
• People leadership and team development
• Management of high performing teams
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Continuous improvement mindset

You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions, all while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 23, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsorapplicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Nota Shift Worker (Ireland)

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 proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. xayajpt 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: 10 years required