System Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager

Boeing; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Company-paid BUPA Medical Plan

Well Being Programs

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Systems Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager to lead safety and environmental activities across UK defense programs. You will develop frameworks, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement while liaising with UK MOD and Boeing stakeholders.

The role demands formal safety/environmental credentials, strong leadership, and extensive experience in safety management for complex aircraft systems.

Qualifications

• Formal training in system safety and/or environmental engineering.
• Experience leading safety and/or environmental assessments for complex systems and aircraft.
• Ability to oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes within own area of expertise.
• Previous industry experience in safety and/or environmental engineering management, including: application of Def Stan 00-056 and/or 00-051 POSMS and/or POEMSo; development and management of safety and/or environmental management systems; in-service management of safety and/or environmental cases.
• Environmental risk management and hazard log derivation and management.
• Familiarity with common safety tools such as eCassandra, ASCE, RBW Fault Tree module, and BowTieXP.
• Experience with aircraft operations and maintenance.
• Effective communication, strong technical competency, project management skills and diplomacy and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute frameworks for delivering high-quality product, system, and service safety management.
• Support BDUK programmes and campaigns with safety and environmental engineering expertise.
• Plan and forecast resource requirements for aircraft safety and environmental engineering, managing associated budgets.
• Engage with other functional staff regarding safety management requirements for new and ongoing projects.
• Manage engineering capability output through monitoring and reporting of On Time Delivery and First Time Quality.
• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to improve team performance and delivery.
• Provide leadership and foster the growth of a qualified and diverse team to deliver engineering support.
• Oversee team development and performance management, including recruitment and support for early career professionals, graduates, interns, and apprentices.
• Facilitate the development of technical leaders and experts within the team.
• Manage changes within the team and contribute to technical assurance across all BDUK products and services.
• Liaise with BDUK Safety Management System staff to ensure safe product and service delivery.
• The role involves significant interaction with UK MOD and Boeing stakeholders.
• Diplomacy and resilience are essential.
• Some UK and international travel is expected.

Skills

Safety engineering

Environmental engineering

Project planning

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ECassandra

ASCE

RBW Fault Tree

BowTieXP

Def Stan 00-056/00-051 POSMS/POEMSo

Job description

System Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and execute frameworks for delivering high-quality product, system, and service safety management.
• Support BDUK programmes and campaigns with safety and environmental engineering expertise.
• Plan and forecast resource requirements for aircraft safety and environmental engineering, managing associated budgets.
• Engage with other functional staff regarding safety management requirements for new and ongoing projects.
• Manage engineering capability output through monitoring and reporting of On Time Delivery and First Time Quality.
• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives to improve team performance and delivery.
• Provide leadership and foster the growth of a qualified and diverse team to deliver engineering support.
• Oversee team development and performance management, including recruitment and support for early career professionals, graduates, interns, and apprentices.
• Facilitate the development of technical leaders and experts within the team.
• Manage changes within the team and contribute to technical assurance across all BDUK products and services.
• Liaise with BDUK Safety Management System staff to ensure safe product and service delivery.
• The role involves significant interaction with UK MOD and Boeing stakeholders.
• Diplomacy and resilience are essential.
• Some UK and international travel is expected.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Degree in an Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• Ability to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
• Experience in resource acquisition, supplier management, and process improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills with customers, partners, peers, and direct reports.
• Experience in motivating and developing team members.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Formal training in system safety and/or environmental engineering.
• Experience leading and developing safety and/or environmental assessments for complex systems and aircraft.
• Ability to oversee and approve technical approaches, products, and processes within own area of expertise.
• Previous industry experience in safety and/or environmental engineering management, including:
• Application of Def Stan 00-056 and/or 00-051 POSMS and/or POEMSo
• Development and management of safety and/or environmental management systems.
• In-service management of safety and/or environmental cases.
• Environmental risk management.
• Hazard log derivation and management.
• Familiarity with common safety tools such as eCassandra, ASCE, RBW Fault Tree module, and BowTieXP.
• Experience with aircraft operations and maintenance.
• Effective communication, strong technical competency, project management skills and diplomacy and resilience.

Boeing Benefits

• 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 (with 5% employee contributions)
• 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 developmentAccess to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Work Authorisation

• This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom.
• Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
• Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
• Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]; please view further information about this here).

Relocation

• This position does not offer relocation.
• Candidates must live in the immediate area, or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements

• Not Applicable

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Visa Sponsorship

• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Security Clearance

• This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Contingent Upon Award Program

• This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift

• Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Additional Information

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