Technical Publications Manager

Technical Publications Manager

Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Boeing Defence UK is seeking a Technical Publications Manager to support the delivery of Technical Publications within the Product Support Engineering function in RWE.

This role is responsible for leading and coordinating technical publications activity to ensure that all outputs are accurate, compliant, and delivered to the required quality, cost, and schedule. The role will support the execution of contracted Technical Publications work and contribute to the delivery of First Time Quality across all publication updates.

You will report to the Head of Product Support and receive technical support from the Technical Publications Lead and other subject matter specialists within the department.

Organisation Structure:

The Boeing Defence UK engineering function operates within a matrix organisation, delivering specialist technical capability into programmes across the business. This role sits within the Product Support Engineering Department, which includes the following technical disciplines:

• Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis

• Reliability and Maintainability

• Logistic Support Analysis

• Engineering Data Exploitation

• Obsolescence Management

• Technical Publications

• CAMSS

• FSR

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the execution of contracted Technical Publications work.

• Ensure publication updates are developed and delivered with a strong focus on First Time Quality.

• Understand the subject matter as required to create accurate, usable, and technically compliant content working with the TLE.

• Ensure all work complies with applicable quality management system requirements and contractual obligations.

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and senior stakeholders to maintain consistency of approach across projects and programmes.

• Execute work in alignment with safety expectations, quality standards, and programme requirements within an integrated team environment.

• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators to track Technical Publications progress and performance.

• Support continuous improvement activities, including quality improvements and process enhancements.

• Contribute to wider company initiatives such as promoting a safety culture, Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching, STEM outreach, and other business improvement activities.

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to team members where applicable.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot 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

• Diverse and inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• 23 days 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 6x annual salary life insurance Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

• Excellent Maternity and Paternity leave

Basic Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Check clearance.

• Working knowledge of ASD S1000D and/or AVP-70.

• Strong communication skills with a positive, proactive, and collaborative approach.

• Demonstrated ability to drive and sustain First Time Quality.

• Experience applying risk and reliability management systems and techniques.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro.

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”

Preferred Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering degree desirable, or minimum HNC/HND in a technical discipline, with formal training in Support Engineering principles advantageous.

Personal Qualities: We are looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and quality-focused

• Able to work effectively within a team environment

• Adaptable and solution-oriented

• Committed to continuous improvement

• Able to manage priorities and deliver to schedule

• Confident working with technical and non-technical stakeholders

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)