E-Product Review Engineer; Mechanical & Structural

Job Description

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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK. BDUK is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence 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.

This position is for a Product Review Engineer (Mechanical & Structural Systems) reporting to the BDUK Fixed Wing Engineering Support Manager. The role will be supporting the sustainment program for the UK E-7 Wedgetail whilst in service.

This job role is similar to: MRB Engineer, Non-Conformance-Authority (NCA) Engineer or Concession Engineer.

• Apply knowledge of Boeing design and/or engineering principles to develop interim or final engineering solutions to product/process issues throughout production and/or for technical, operational and quality issues that cannot be resolved by the customer.
• Analyse, conduct failure analysis, root cause analysis and troubleshoot to understand root cause. Provide assistance and engineering support to identify solutions. Provide written dispositions for design non-conformances and damage sustained during operations. Support activities to identify deviations that could impact design intent and safety and product/process improvements.
• Develop customer correspondence for continued safe operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Develop and implement product/process improvements.
• Participate in Material Review Boards and support Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) as well as providing technical input to design and in-service reviews.
• Represent the engineering community in the post-production environment.
• Ensure supplier and build partner comply with Boeing standards & processes.
• Participate in, and support on-site disabled product repair teams and accident investigations.
• Analyse repairs and structural modifications to determine appropriate jacking and shoring, prevent collateral damage and assure a safe work environment.
• Design interim structural repairs and conduct static strength analysis.
• Develop non-destructive test procedures, tools and standards.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Develop solutions that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization objectives, processes and standards.

• Accredited bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science/Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace design or manufacturing.
• Ability to use 3D CAD packages, such as CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of materials science, corrosion mechanisms, and structural analysis.
• Knowledge of aircraft mechanical systems.
• Expertise in non-destructive examination methods.
• Extensive and specialised ability to analyse and interpret product data (Engineering drawings, Part Lists, Supplier data, Wiring Diagrams and Schematics).

• An E7 Material Review Board Ticket/Boeing Universal Product Review type-qualification would be preferred. Training can be provided for a suitable candidate to achieve an E-7 specific ticket.
• A significant amount of demonstrated E-7 Wedgetail or Fixed Wing (e.g. 737, P-8) experience and knowledge of aircraft maintenance procedures, practices, engineering drawings, standards and specifications to support the sustainment of the UK E-7.
• Knowledge of UK MOD aircraft maintenance processes, policies, organisations, capabilities, and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaboratively effectively with team members across the globe, other employees and external customers to deliver projects and resolve problems.
• Strong judgement and calm decision‑making under pressure.
• Previous experience with UK MOD Resolve and GOLDesp is desirable.
• An Engineering degree with CEng or IEng registration is…