Electrical Engineering Manager (Commercial Modifications Europe)

The Boeing Company; Frimley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace firm in the UK is seeking an Electrical Engineering Manager to oversee modifications for commercial aircraft. The role demands 10+ years of experience in aerospace engineering and proven skills in project management and team leadership. You will ensure timely and budget-compliant engineering solutions while fostering a collaborative environment for your team. This position also requires travel to various sites, thus offering a dynamic work atmosphere with significant professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension Plan with employer contribution

25 days vacation plus public holidays

Company paid medical plan

Well Being Programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in EASA Design Organisation or similar Aerospace fields.
• Understanding of engineering job practices and certification techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of electrical/avionics engineering activities.
• Manage design and certification activities.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders and customers.
• Ensure products and services delivered on time and budget.

Skills

Type Design knowledge

Continuing Airworthiness for part 25 aircraft

Project management skills

Budget management

Engineers management

Education

Degree in aerospace or safety critical 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’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 optimise 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 a Electrical Engineering Manager (Commercial Modifications Europe) role.

Help us lead the future of commercial aircraft modification in Boeing Commercial Modifications. 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 EASA regulated Modifications programmes. The new manager will help lead the Electrical team responsible for design and certification of a range of modifications to all Boeing Commercial Aircraft models.

This role is based in BGS Commercial Modifications site in Frimley, Surrey. Travel to other sites is expected with occasional international travel.

Responsibilities:

• Assist leading the execution of electrical/avionics engineering activities across BGS commercial Mods Europe and ensures all products and services delivered on time and on budget.
• Managing employees performing electrical/avionic design 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 cabin interior teams.
• Possess an understanding of engineering job practices, certification techniques, industry standards, principles, theories and concepts. Be approved and work as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within their specialist technical field of EASA Panel 5/6 Electrical/Avionics (desirable but not necessary).
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and upcoming 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 EASA design organisation projects, including time management and budget.
• Provide regular feedback to the Senior Engineering Manager on the performance of the team.

Required Qualifications:

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

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of both Type Design and Continuing Airworthiness for part 25 aircraft.
• Extensive 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 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 EASA 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.

TheBoeing UK benefits packagegoes 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.
• Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• 25 days vacation 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 ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 25, 2025

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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.