Aeronautical Engineer (Technical Data Designer)

Job Description

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.

The Boeing Company is the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. Boeing is committed to being the best in aerospace and an enduring global industrial champion—a top performer in each and every area of our business delivering superior value to customers, employees, shareholders, communities and partners. Boeing’s global reach includes customers in approximately 150 countries and employees and operations in more than 65 countries. The company has manufacturing, service and technology partnerships with companies and governments worldwide and contracts with more than 20,000 diverse suppliers and partners.

Safety, training, and maintenance all depend on accurate, easy-to-access, and up-to-date technical documentation. Our Boeing knowledge base built from decades of experience adds a depth of quality to aircraft technical publications that is unrivaled in the industry.

Boeing Technical Services has a deep and highly regarded reputation in producing the highest quality technical documentation, offering unmatched capability in every engineering and support discipline as well as tooling solutions.

SUMMARY
Create, change or revise airplane maintenance publications using a variety of automated research tools and authoring systems. Analyze basic engineering designs and design changes to determine maintenance/repair/retrofit requirements, procedures and instructions. Develops fault isolation procedures and techniques of limited scope and complexity that guide end-users to identify, trouble-shoot and repair system faults.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Develops solutions to routine technical problems of limited scope.
• Creates system theory descriptions of operations of limited scope and complexity by analyzing product designs and engineering principles to provide understanding of technical systems and components to ensure product reliability and safety.
• Develops technical solutions of limited scope and complexity for customers that optimize their operation resolve emergent needs and regulatory compliance issues.
• Develops maintenance, repair & retrofit procedures and techniques of limited scope and complexity that guide end-users to change, maintain and restore product into usable condition. Utilizes engineering data knowledge, maintenance operational knowledge and pertinent regulations that guarantee product reliability, safety and efficiency.
• Participates in the implementation of lean principles and technologies to support business unit initiatives and execution.
• Follows directions for routine work under close supervision; receives detailed instructions for specific assignments.
• Under close supervision, be technically responsible and accountable for assigned work.
• Works under close supervision.
• Exercises limited latitude in determining technical solutions; may require guidance and instruction.
• Understands and can effectively communicate ISO processes to company, customer, ISO auditors and representatives.
• Builds long-term relationships with customers.
• Other duties as assigned.
• May be asked to travel on behalf of the department.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locate source data from the applicable files and systems.
• Perform analysis from either pre set-up packages or from original source data.
• Perform production roles as assigned.
• Follows desktop procedures, publications standards and government/customer specifications for authoring.
• When required, programs documents for multiple SGML outputs by applying applicability rules within the structure of the text (e.g., BEAR & eMod).
• Determines proper effectivity and applicability for each authoring job.
• Verify information and check for discrepancies. Make changes as required.
• Marks up illustrations and submits using established procedures.
• Performs a thorough self-check of authored material.
• Meet production and quality standards.
• Uses effective communication to work through problems and ensures timely delivery of authoring tasks.
• Meet assigned schedules and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred but not required, orexperience in related
discipline.

EXPERIENCE:
Prior technical writing experience plus any combination of the following is preferred: FAA or EASA maintenance
licenses, i.e. FAA Airframe and Power Plant license. Hands-on aircraft maintenance experience. FAA/EASA Flight
Certification Direct experience authoring Boeing Commercial Airplane technical Manuals.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

Possess an understanding of engineering job practices, techniques and standards. Limited use and
application of job principles, theories, and concepts.
Strong PC skills with high proficiency in Windows and Microsoft Office products functionality.
Proficiency in Structured Authoring Systems and other job related Tools.
Ability to learn new applications quickly.
Ability to prioritize for maximum productivity for multiple projects.
Ability to define and document processes as required.
Ability to identify potential issues, analyze and recommend improvements and alternate solutions.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Proven reasoning, analytical abilities and mechanical aptitude.

All information provided will be checked and may be verified. Please apply asap for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date. Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Relocation Assistance is not available. 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. based payroll. PLEASE NOTE: The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a SECURITY CHECK/CLEARANCE