Production Engineering Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking a Production Engineering Manager to oversee a team supporting the E7 Build Program. The role involves managing engineering functions, driving improvements, and contributing to business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of engineering processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Generous leave options

Pension plan

Medical plan

Qualifications

• Understanding of Material Review Board and Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to influence staff without direct control.

Responsibilities

• Grow the engineering capability strategically and tactically.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering functions.
• Manage tasks related to direct reports.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Planning

Systems Engineering

IT skills

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.

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company, employing over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to UK Defense customers, including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services, and Training Services.

The Role:

This position is for a Production Engineering Manager reporting to the BDUK Design, Maintenance, Modifications, and Manufacturing Engineering Manager. The role serves as the First Line Leader for a team of Production Engineers supporting the E7 Build Program.

The manager will oversee the Material Review Board (MRB), Manufacturing Planning (MP), Manufacturing Engineering (ME), and Industrial Engineering (IE) teams, interfacing with on-site leadership to ensure efficient operations and support for the programs. Additionally, the role involves providing direct input to deliver the production engineering scope and supporting business development opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Grow the engineering capability from both strategic and tactical perspectives
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering functions and interfaces
• Contribute engineering inputs to programs
• Support business development campaigns and proposals
• Manage tasks related to direct reports
• Develop and maintain Statements of Work (SOW) to meet current and future program needs
• Respond to SOW changes, assess impacts, and negotiate modifications
• Identify metrics and report on functional performance
• Monitor project performance, efficiencies, and lessons learned
• Coordinate resources and report on weekly reviews
• Plan for risk, issue, and opportunity mitigation
• Provide technical coordination for project execution

The Boeing benefits package emphasizes well-being, development, and inclusivity, including competitive salary, continuous learning opportunities, flexible work arrangements, inclusive culture, generous leave options, pension plan, medical plan, and more.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Experience:

• Understanding of Material Review Board, Manufacturing Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, and Industrial Engineering processes
• Experience in Technical Planning, Systems Engineering, and IT skills; strong leadership and customer-facing skills
• Ability to influence staff without direct control and think creatively in challenging circumstances
• Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance

Applications close on May 31, 2025.

Additional Information:

• This is not an export control position.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Requires ability to obtain BPSS security clearance.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• Not a shift position in the UK.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We promote diversity and inclusion and do not discriminate based on various characteristics. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and offer accommodations during the recruitment process.