Technical Publications Lead Specialist
Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited
Chinook Level 4 Technical Publication Lead
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BDUK is a subsidiary of the Boeing Company and currently employs over 2,100 people in the UK. We are responsible for delivering several exciting contracts to our UK defence customers including new capabilities like the E-7 AEW&C and the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Autonomous Systems, C4ISR Services, Support for the Chinook & Apache Fleets, Logistic Information Services and Training Services and are very much in a growth phase.
BDUK engineering function operates a matrix organisation consisting of engineering departments that deliver technical skills, expertise and products into our programmes. This role will be in the Product Support Engineering Department.
The Department consists of the following technical areas:
1. Reliability Centered Maintenance Analysis
2. Reliability and Maintainability
3. Logistic Support Analysis
4. Engineering Data Exploitation
5. Obsolescence Management
6. Technical Publications
7. Product Support Engineering.
You will be required to lead in establishing support requirements, costs, technical objectives, definitions, statement of work break-down, reports, master schedule, program implementation and integration plans. Leads in the creation of estimates in support of proposal activities and research and development efforts. Monitors process development and coordination of activities to ensure technical data and procedures are documented and current. Creates and leads presentations, status reviews, and monitors execution of support programs. Reviews program and engineering change proposals and assesses product support impact.
You will regularly contribute to the development of new job practices, techniques and standards. You will be recognised as a subject matter expert within the department/organisation. Develop solutions to complex problems that require ingenuity and innovation. Ensures solutions are consistent with the organisation objectives.
At times you will effect decisions that are long lasting and heavily influence the future course of the organisation. Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may result in the significant expenditure of company resources.
You will serve as subject matter expert to management and special external spokesperson for the organisation on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans and objectives.
The job role will encompass leading the Publications team and supporting them on their day to day execution of the CH-47 Chinook publication deliverables to meet the contract requirements.
The successful candidate will ensureFirst Time Quality is applied to all publication updates and that they comply with quality management system requirements. This post will require interface between the customer and other key stakeholders therefore good communication skills are essential.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
8. Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead and mentor a technical publications team, driving high performance and ensuring delivery of quality outputs.
9. Customer Engagement & Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with the MoD and other stakeholders, confidently managing expectations and pushing back when necessary.
10. Project & Program Management: Expertise in developing support requirements, cost estimates, master schedules, and program implementation plans. Skilled in monitoring progress, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance.
11. Technical Publications Expertise: Deep knowledge of technical documentation processes, standards, and quality management systems, including document configuration, version control, and archival.
12. Attention to Detail & Quality Assurance: Ability to review and edit technical publications for grammar, format, style, clarity, and technical accuracy, ensuring First Time Quality.
13. Standards Development & Process Improvement: Experience contributing to the development of new job practices, documentation standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
14. Problem Solving & Innovation: Capacity to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, balancing technical accuracy with organizational objectives.
15. Subject Matter Expertise: Recognized authority in technical publications, able to serve as a spokesperson and advisor on policies, plans, and objectives.
16. Change & Configuration Management: Skilled in managing engineering change proposals and assessing their impact on product support and documentation.
17. Digital Tools & Data Management: Familiarity with digital publishing tools, data management systems, and cloud-based delivery platforms is advantageous.
18. Documentation: Be able to write and review process documentation, Statement of Requirements and author bid work to First Time Quality
19. Business Acumen: Demonstrates strong business acumen, with the ability to understand and align with organizational objectives. The candidate should be able to tailor their approach to different stakeholders, provide forward-looking insights, and facilitate effective execution of business strategies
Preferable Qualifications:
20. Technical Publications Leadership: Several years leading technical publications or documentation teams, preferably within aerospace or defense sectors.
21. Aerospace/Defense Industry Knowledge: Experience with military aircraft documentation,
22. Standards & Compliance: Hands-on experience with aerospace documentation standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, S1000D) and quality management systems.
23. Customer-Facing Roles: Proven track record working directly with government or defense customers, managing contractual deliverables and customer relationships.
24. Project & Program Management: Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, schedules, and budgets.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Work Authorisation:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
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.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)