About the Position

General Engineering Supervisor

Wattisham, England

Bring your ideas to life at Boeing, where we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful, and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Responsibilities

Deliver off-wing support to aircraft maintenance under Boeing’s own MAA MRP part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer.
Be a flexible and proactive team member within Boeing Vertical Lift, Apache MRO team.
Provide supervision to General Engineering Bay team within Boeing's Pt145 at Wattisham.
Be flexible with work locations and times to ensure aircraft and components are delivered on time to the customer.
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.

Requirements

Fluent written and spoken English.
Recognised relevant trade apprenticeship or trade training 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 defence would be considered.
Experience of sheet metal and/or structural repairs.
Experience of using milling equipment and lathe would be advantageous.
Proficient computer skills, use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Be an effective team member displaying appropriate behaviors including Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We Offer

Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach 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.
An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
Company discounted BUPA Medical Plan.
Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from the 27th week.
4x annual salary life insurance.
Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tools, and incentives.

About the Company

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 defence and security challenges.

As a BDUK employee, you will have access to flexible benefits packages, employee incentive programs, and study assistance. You will also have access to many resources to inform and support your development throughout your career with us. While we work in agile and dynamic engineering environments, your wellbeing 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.

Application Details

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. 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.

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 17, 2026.

Language Requirements:

English Preferred

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.

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