Date Posted:

2026-01-16

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

GB-BDF-LEIGHTON BUZZARD-001 ~ Grovebury Rd ~ NISSEN HOUSE

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Title: Program Chief Engineer - Galleys

Location: Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, provides and sets the standard for technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve and support customers’ toughest requirements and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

A Galleys Program Chief Engineer is the engineering lead for one or more programs. The Program Chief Engineer defines and maintains the Development Plan, ensures technical goals are met on schedule and to cost, serves as the primary technical customer contact and ensures overall product integration with the aircraft. They are committed to managing the engineering team for their allocated programs.

This is an onsite role in Leighton Buzzard, UK.

What you will do

• Provide direction to Engineering (design, certification, airworthiness and stress) as well as value stream, commercial, supply chain and ops. To take ownership for product support projects and work within Galley’s engineering and wider business providing resolution to cost and on time, apply continuous improvement methods.
• Accountable for the Service Bulletin delivery (SB’s and VSB’s), in service repair schemes CAA & Airbus (DOA 1000 & M1020) Modification drawings, to implement design changes, or address quality escapes to enable in service operators with appropriate corrective actions.
• Provides and tracks metrics on performance of tasks including On Time Delivery (OTD) and First Pass Yield (FPY).
• Coach and mentor to Enhance team members’ design, root cause analysis, and project engineering capabilities to enable quick resolution of in-service issues.
• Member of the Engineering Corrective action board (ECAB) and support the Product Safety Board as required
• Creates/maintains project schedules using tools such as Primavera, JIRA and Microsoft Project
• Review Product Support design solutions to ensure requirements are met and all root causes are addressed so that solutions will meet the expectations of the customer

Experience & Qualifications we prefer:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience working in aerospace environment ideally within In Service/Aftermarket or similar aerospace environment is preferred, understanding of manufacturing processes and mechanical design principles is essential.
• Experience in project engineering or project management such as defining, tracking, and documenting multi-disciplinary project tasks (schedule, resources, budget / cost).
• General understanding of Aftermarket technical support manuals, component maintenance manual (CMM), service bulletin (SB) and repair schemes implementation
• Understanding of aircraft interiors and certification requirements is also essential.
• A STEM Degree is needed for this role.
• Proven people management and mentorship skills in a matrix organisation.
• Six Sigma, LEAN or CORE are highly desirable

What You Will Learn:

Professional Development: Gain access to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• Fantastic pension scheme
• Critical illness cover.
• Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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