Boeing
Boeing
Boeing is a global aerospace manufacturer and defense company that develops and produces commercial airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, telecommunications equipment, and missiles. Its operations span Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense, Space & Security, and Boeing Global Services, bringing together large engineering, manufacturing, and support teams. The company also contributes to aerospace research and exploration initiatives, including projects with NASA, while pursuing lower-emission aviation technologies and next-generation aircraft. For job seekers, Boeing offers opportunities connected to aerospace manufacturing, defense, space systems, engineering, services, and related technical disciplines.

Boeing System Safety and Environmental Engineering Manager

Lead aircraft safety and environmental engineering for complex systems at Boeing Defence UK. Oversee safety frameworks, technical assurance, budgets, resources, and team development.

Description

  • Build and implement frameworks for product, system, and service safety management.
  • Provide safety and environmental engineering expertise to Boeing Defence UK programmes and campaigns.
  • Forecast aircraft safety and environmental engineering resource needs and manage related budgets.
  • Advise functional teams on safety management requirements for new and ongoing projects.
  • Track and report engineering delivery using On Time Delivery and First Time Quality measures.
  • Drive continuous improvement to strengthen team performance and delivery.
  • Lead and develop a qualified, diverse engineering team.
  • Manage team development and performance, including recruitment and support for early career staff, graduates, interns, and apprentices.
  • Develop technical leaders and specialists.
  • Manage team changes and contribute to technical assurance for Boeing Defence UK products and services.
  • Work with Safety Management System teams to support safe product and service delivery.
  • Engage with UK Ministry of Defence and Boeing stakeholders.
  • Travel within the UK and internationally as required.

Requirements

  • A degree in engineering or a related discipline.
  • Ability to develop and execute project and process plans, implement policies and procedures, and set operational goals.
  • Experience acquiring resources, managing suppliers, and improving processes.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with customers, partners, peers, and direct reports.
  • Experience motivating and developing team members.
  • 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 in your area of expertise.
  • Prior industry experience managing safety and/or environmental engineering.
  • Experience applying Def Stan 00-056 and/or 00-051, POSMS and/or POEMS.
  • Experience developing and managing safety and/or environmental management systems.
  • Experience managing safety and/or environmental cases during service.
  • Knowledge of environmental risk management.
  • Experience deriving and managing hazard logs.
  • Familiarity with eCassandra, ASCE, RBW Fault Tree module, and BowTieXP.
  • Experience with aircraft operations and maintenance.
  • Effective communication, strong technical skills, project management capability, diplomacy, and resilience.
  • Current legal authorization to work in the UK.
  • Ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
  • Must live in the immediate area or relocate at personal expense.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
  • Ongoing learning and professional development.
  • Tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
  • Inclusive culture.
  • Adoption and parental leave.
  • 23 days of annual leave plus UK public holidays.
  • Winter break between Christmas and New Year.
  • Pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution when you contribute 5%.
  • Company-paid BUPA medical plan.
  • 100% pay during the first 26 weeks of short-term sickness.
  • 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week of long-term sickness.
  • Life insurance worth six times annual salary.
  • Learning Together programme for personal and career development.
  • Access to Boeing well-being programmes, tools, and incentives.

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