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E-7 Wedgetail Industrial Scheduler
BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,000 people in the UK and is responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, C4ISTAR Services, Through Life Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services.
About the role:
We are looking for an Industrial Scheduler/ Engineer to work within the Engineering Function in Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) to support new business development as well as existing programs.
As an Industrial Scheduler you will support the design and improve the manufacturing and production processes using Lean manufacturing and other improvement concepts.
This role would potentially suit someone who has experience working within the aerospace industry as a maintenance planner or has worked in a production planning environment.
Working alongside diverse and experienced engineers as part of the UK E-7 Engineering team in Birmingham, UK, you will support a range of stakeholders from design and leadership through to shop floor.
Roles and responsibilities:
Identify opportunities for Production line balancing / optimization and rate readiness
Prepares operations plans, includes work statement analysis, budgeting and forecasts, capacity and constraint analysis and production change, to ensure technical goals and objectives are met.
Supports execution planning by using project management, planning and scheduling and shop load practices.
Provides production, supply chain logistics, performance visibility and recovery planning support.
Perform job observations to define time/ labour standards and identify waste
Identify key constraints in the manufacturing system
Perform cost benefit analysis
Develop production recovery plans
Update factory visual management systems
Support continuous improvement and Lean activities to improve flow, cost and increase rate
Ensure compliance to process requirements and procedures
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial, mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Ability to collaborate with both the engineering workforce and technicians on the factory floor
Safety, quality and people focused
Positive relationship building and stakeholder leadership skills
Excellent communicator
Experience working in a manufacturing support engineering role
Strong written and verbal communications and presentation skills
Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office including MS Word and, MS Excel.
Relocation:
This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
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 labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Other Information:
Willingness and eligibility to undergo and obtain a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE is required.
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
What Boeing Offers You:
The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a summary of what we offer:
Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
Continuous learning: you’ll develop the mindset 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.
Inclusive culture: you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
23 days annual leave, plus UK public holidays, and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
Pension plan with up to 10 employer contribution.
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.
6 x annual salary life insurance.
Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development.
Access to Boeing’s well-being programs, tools and incentives.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 09, 2025
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
Day Shift (United Kingdom)
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.
