Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications

Company: Boeing Ireland Limited

With more than a century of experience, Boeing brings innovative solutions to commercial, defense, and space customers around the world. For our Commercial Modifications Europe Team we are currently searching for you as a

Senior Manager Engineering, Commercial Modifications

in either

Dublin, Ireland,

Frimley, UK

Munich, Germany

or Hamburg Germany

About us

Our Commercial Modifications Europe Team delivers aircraft retrofit solutions for commercial aviation customers. Operating under an EASA Part 21J Design Organization Approval, our international team works across a range of cabin modification projects. We are expanding our senior engineering and airworthiness Team and are looking for an experienced leader to develop the team’s capabilities, ensure strong technical governance, regulatory compliance and engineering excellence in support of our Connectivity, SIT and Interiors Programs. This role supports the Commercial Modifications Europe Chief Engineer and Head of Design Organisation to provide functional leadership to senior engineering staff and key design assurance personnel, while maintaining the framework, processes, and standards needed to support a compliant and high-performing organization.

In this role, you will

• Lead and provide functional direction to the Chief Electrical Engineer, Chief Payloads Engineer, Chief Systems Engineer, and Chief Electrical Engineers, all of whom are senior engineering staff

• Support the DOA management staff, Deputy COA, and Deputy HDO

• Maintain and continuously improve the organizational framework required to drive compliance, technical excellence, and effective engineering governance across the design organization

• Engage with our Connectivity, SIT and Interiors programs to ensure that our quality framework is harmonized and implemented across all sites.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to senior engineers and support staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence

• Oversee functional engineering standards, processes, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across Programmes as determined by the HDO

• Act as a key escalation point for technical, compliance, and organizational issues within the engineering function.

• Work closely with Programme, certification, and operational stakeholders to align engineering capability with business and customer needs

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen engineering performance, compliance, and efficiency in alignment with HDO strategy

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced aerospace engineering leader with deep technical credibility, strong people leadership capability, and a proven ability to manage compliance-driven engineering organizations. They will be comfortable leading senior technical personnel and ensuring the organization maintains the structure and discipline required to meet regulatory and Programme objectives.

What we offer you

Benefits Ireland:

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 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

• 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

• 25 days plus public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid Irish Life 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

Benefits UK:

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 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 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

Benefits Germany:

• Vacation & Personal Time Off: 32 vacation days plus paid PTO for life events — recharge when it matters

• Meal & Transport: Monthly meal allowance of €115 and € 50 transport credit through flexible apps (including Deutschland-Ticket, any form of public transportation, e-rollers and bikes, taxis/Uber, fuel/e-charges, and bike leasing) to help with daily costs, commuting and personal travel

• Pension & Retirement: Robust pension plan and flexible contribution options to support your financial future

• Income & Insurance Protection: Life insurance at 2x annual salary and total occupational disability cover at 1x; sick-leave salary gap insurance to bridge social security and your pay

• Global Travel & Medical Coverage: Business-trip insurance with International SOS assistance and medical protection while abroad — travel with confidence

• Career Development: Learning Together program funding degrees, MBAs, and certifications to grow your skills and career

• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance and Well‑Being programs for comprehensive health and mental‑wellness support

For a full list of our benefits in Germany please check our website as these are changing regularly to match market requirements at a local level

What you bring to the table

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the aerospace engineering sector

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, including leadership of senior engineering or technical teams.

• Bachelor´s degree or higher from an accredited program in aerospace engineering, another safety-critical engineering discipline, or a comparable field

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working within a Design Organisation Approval environment

• Strong understanding of design assurance, airworthiness, and engineering compliance frameworks

• Demonstrated ability to lead senior engineering professionals and support functions effectively

• A servant-leadership approach, with a commitment to developing people, enabling collaboration, and supporting team success

• Experience supporting complex aerospace Programmes

• Familiarity with certification and continued airworthiness processes

• Experience in driving organizational improvement and engineering governance across multiple disciplines

• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional recognition is desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership

• Technical credibility

• Regulatory and compliance focus

• People leadership and team development

• Management of high performing teams

• Cross-functional collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

You´ll be part of a small, cross-functional team empowered to move fast, experiment freely, and build ambitious solutions, all while benefiting from the infrastructure, network and mentorship available within a mature enterprise.

If you're ready to tackle exciting challenges in aviation and contribute to a team that relentlessly pursues excellence, apply online now and help us shape the future of air travel; where possibilities are engineered!

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.

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 (Ireland)