Principal Mechanical Stress Engineer

Job Description

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BGS Commercial Modifications Engineering Europe are looking for a Principal Engineer to join our Structures Engineering Team. The Principal Structures Engineer plays a critical leadership role within the Engineering team, providing technical authority and strategic guidance to both the Engineering Management team and the wider group. This role focuses on driving technical excellence, leading complex projects, creating and driving initiatives that enhance team efficiency and quality, and is a senior point of expertise for the structural elements of cabin interior modification programmes. The Principal Structures Engineer acts as a key point of escalation for technical issues, mentors engineers at all levels, and collaborates across disciplines to shape the technical direction, quality, and safety standards of the organization.

We are recruiting for our Dublin and Frimley offices

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Structures Engineering Manager and working alongside the Engineering Management team, provides an expert guidance on strategic and operational engineering matters within the Cabin Interiors Structures team.
• Lead requiring advanced technical expertise and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive and lead aimed at improving team efficiency, processes, and engineering standards.
• Chair and lead to ensure rigorous technical scrutiny and decision-making.
• Identify, develop, and implement to establish and maintain a gold standard of engineering excellence.
• Serve as a for interior modification structures topics.
• Mentor and coach junior and experienced engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership development within the team.
• Collaborate with other Principal Engineers across engineering disciplines to align on standards.
• Maintain and demonstrate in interior modifications relating to structures, staying current with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Engineering Management team in defining and executing the for the Structures discipline.
• Promote a culture of throughout the engineering organization.
• Act as Boeing representative during customer meetings such as ITCM, PDR, CDR and FAI in support of active and up coming projects. Provide additional on site support to assist the customers' during the embodiment phase of the project.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree within Aerospace/Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience serving as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) within a Design Organization Approval (DOA) environment is essential.
• Recognised subject matter expert (SME) in the structural assessment of aircraft interior modifications is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex engineering projects and technical initiatives.
• Strong experience in technical authority roles, including managing escalations and leading Technical Review Boards.
• Excellent mentoring and coaching skills, with a passion for developing engineering talent.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines and influence senior stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with evidence of ongoing technical and leadership growth.
• Strong problem solving skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of EASA regulatory and airworthiness requirements including (E)TSO, CS 25, JAR 25 and FAR 25 requirements (relevant to the stress/structures discipline)
• A high level of attention to detail and professional integrity
• Ability to prioritise workloads and show flexibility to changing situations / demands

ABOUT YOU

A person of integrity who values attributes like trust, honesty and respect.

You enjoy working in a collaborative environment, are willing to share knowledge and wisdom and not afraid to admit limitations.

You demonstrate exemplary leadership and collaboration by fostering a culture of respectful open communication and continuous improvement

You are a strategic thinker, able to see the big picture, anticipate challenges, and guide the team toward long term technical excellence and innovation.

You are decisive and accountable, confident in making technical decisions and taking ownership of outcomes.

Work Authorisation

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK/Ireland. 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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 23, 2026

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Ireland)

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 proud members of the Valuable 500 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.