Mechanical Supervisor

Location: Middle Wallop, England
Job ID:00000431071 
Category: Manufacturing, Repair and Maintenance 

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity, and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Introduction:

At Boeing, we are all innovators on a mission to connect, protect, explore, and inspire. From the sea bed to outer space, you’ll learn and grow, contributing to work that shapes the world. Find your future with us.

Major UK programs such as Apache, Chinook, C-17, P-8A, and E7 Wedgetail are supported and delivered by Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) Ltd, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company. Employing more than 1,700 people, BDUK also provides engineering sustainment and support for aircraft in service with the UK armed forces, along with virtual and instructor-led training. Leveraging our established defence business in the UK, and blending our local expertise with our ‘One Boeing’ global approach. BDUK is well positioned to support the UK with its current and future defense and security challenges.

The role of Mechanical Supervisor position will form part of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organization within BDUK, working as part of a team in support of our key programs. The individual will be responsible for ensuring established process adherence, accurate and timely work recording, and contractual/regulatory compliance.

The role requires an individual with good communication skills, with the ability to distribute and sequence technical work requirements to their team, controlling demanding workloads, whilst delivering to a high standard and maintaining schedule. The candidate must be capable of understanding and interpreting technical documents, drawings, and associated publications. They must possess a working knowledge of MAA Regulatory Articles (RA), MAA Regulatory Publication (MRP) Part 145, aviation Quality Assurance (QA), and Safety Management System (SMS) and the application of these requirements within their area of responsibility, accountability, and authority (RAA). 

Qualifications/Experience Required:

• Recognized relevant trade apprenticeship or trade experience equivalent.
• Knowledge of general aircraft maintenance and processes applicable to the aviation environment (Human Factors, FOD control, tool control, health & safety & COSHH).
• Experience in either commercial or defense would be considered.
• Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviors including Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
  

Responsibilities:

• Deliver aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
• Assembly, disassembly, and/or modification of systems, changing, removing, replacing, and/or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information is published in authorized maintenance documents.
• Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to customers.
• Provide advice, guidance, and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role.
• Exercise, or work under appropriate supervision for the role.
• Mitigate immediate risks including ‘stop work’ as well as escalate emerging risks, issues, and shortfalls in a timely manner.
• Contribute to continuous improvement workshops and projects as required.
• Where directed, exercise 100% oversight of work carried out by Boeing Apprentices or Trainees as well as Apprentice/Trainee mentoring.
• Contribute positively to our open and honest reporting culture.
  

Supervisor:

Reporting to an Operations Lead, this role provides direct control, oversight, and mentoring and is responsible for carrying out supervision of technicians in the execution of their maintenance activities. Will have a proven technical knowledge and the ability to supervise, plan, sequence, distribute, and control technical work for a small group of aircraft technicians. Will be able to provide effective leadership, direction, n, and guidance as and when required.  Will ensure the standards/certification of all associated aircraft paperwork completed by their team has been completed IAW company procedures. Must hold or be able to obtain company supervisory authorizations on the aircraft type being worked on, independent inspections and fulfill their tasks within the scope of their authorization. Will adopt a collaborative approach to their work and role model Airmanship, Husbandry, and H&S practice within their teams.

Work Authorisation: 

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. U.S.-based payroll.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a UK security clearance (SC) for which UK residency is required. All information will be checked and verified.

Relocation: 

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

Flexible Working:

This role is a fully onsite role with a requirement to adhere to a fixed shift pattern covering 37.5 hours per week. Part-time arrangements will be seriously considered and accepted where possible. Please talk to us about your needs.

What Boeing offers you:

As a BDUK employee, you will have the freedom to choose a healthy work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, incentive programs, and access to a range of resources and tools to support your growth and well-being. This includes our industry-leading Boeing Learning Together program which offers generous funding to help you enhance your skills — and learn new ones — at hundreds of accredited colleges and universities across the globe. The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your well-being is important to us and we strive to find a healthy life balance and ethical team culture with a strong emphasis on openness, collaboration, innovation, safety, and first-time quality.

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.

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.