LoRA Engineer

LoRA Engineer Company: Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is seeking a Rotary Wing Level of Repair Analysis (LoRA) Specialist to join the Logistic Support Analysis (LSA) team. Reporting to the Product Support Engineering Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses to determine the most cost-effective and efficient repair strategies for various aircraft systems and components. The role involves analysing maintenance options whilst taking into consideration multiple factors such as; human resource, skill levels, available and approved repair facilities, complexity of repairs, material and spares support to provide the most optimal component recovery decision. This role is critical in optimising maintenance processes, reducing downtime, and ensuring the reliability of our products. This position will execute against contractual requirements with a Safety and First Time Quality mind-set working within an integrated team environment. BDUK, a subsidiary of The Boeing Company, employs over 2,000 people in the UK and delivers cutting-edge capabilities to UK defence customers. Key programmes include E-7 AEW&C, P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Chinook and Apache fleet support, Autonomous Systems, and C4ISR services. This role is part of BDUK’s growing Product Support Engineering Department, which includes: • Reliability Centred Maintenance Analysis • Reliability and Maintainability • Logistic Support Analysis • Engineering Data Exploitation • Obsolescence Management • Technical Publications • Integrated Logistic Support Engineering Join us and shape the future with Boeing. In this role, you will: Conduct LoRA Studies: • Conduct In-Service analysis of Rotary Wing components and systems to evaluate maintenance options. Make recommendations on the most appropriate maintenance strategy, whether it's to replace, repair, or discard an asset. With a focus on identifying tangible gains in Operational Availability and reduction of through life cost. • Considering the support resources needed, like specialised tools, equipment, and skilled personnel, to perform or expand repair capabilities Data Analysis and Reporting: • Exploit existing usage data and analytics tools to determine attrition rates and failure causes. • Interpret In-Service data to trend maintenance norms, identifying the scope of recovery maintenance being achieved. Identifying support elements inhibiting the full scope of recovery maintenance from being achieved. • Analyse vendor repair reports and fault investigation conclusions. • Leverage Data from supply systems to understand inventory position, forecasting data, consumption rates and associated logistic delays. Collaboration: • Work closely with engineering teams to understand product specifications and operational requirements. • Collaborate with Reliability and Maintainability to share in-service data against component and system performance. • Compliment Reliability Centred Maintenance system reviews to optimise the system availability and recoverability. • Participate in reviews both internally and externally with the customer. You will also be required to maintain document configuration, data files and archives. Cost-Benefit Analysis: • Evaluating the costs associated with each repair option, including personnel costs, materials, transportation, and facility usage. • Provide feedback to supply chain and procurement for LoRA decisions. Regulatory Compliance: • Maintain accurate records of LoRA studies, methodologies, and outcomes. • Ensure compliance with industry standards such as AS1390A and regulations related to maintenance and repair practices. Feedback and Improvement: • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance integrated support processes. • Support the development of tools and templates to improve the LoRA review process. Training and Support: • Using specialist repair analysis knowledge to inform and support the wider Product Support Engineering environment. Beyond your technical responsibilities, you may have the opportunity to contribute to broader company initiatives. These could include driving quality improvements, fostering a strong safety culture, promoting Diversity and Inclusion, mentoring and coaching colleagues, engaging in STEM outreach, and participating in focus projects aimed at supporting the growth of the company and its employees This role may require some travel to Boeing US and UK Customer sites to support repair and overhaul activity. Basic Qualifications (Skills/Experience): • Eligibility for UK SC Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain the necessary clearance • Maintenance and Engineering Expertise: Strong professional background in aerospace maintenance and engineering, with proven experience in practical application • Comprehensive understanding of LSA data and it’s interactions within an LSAR and interfacing functions. • Capable of reviewing and interpreting Engineering Drawings and associated BoM’s • Data centric analytical capability, able to capture, manipulate and analyse multi-source datasets to produce tangible analytical outcomes. Preferred Qualifications (Skills/Experience): • Defence Industry Familiarity (Preferred): Experience in a defence-related environment is advantageous but not essential. • Commitment to Quality: Proven track record of driving first-time quality in engineering outputs. • Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, and Slicwave software. • Educational Qualifications: Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline and/or formally trained in support engineering principles. • Previous experience with the maintenance and repair of rotary wing platfoms. • Proven experience in Reliability Engineering, Maintenance. • Proven experience in LSA/LoRA or a similar role within the aerospace, defence, or manufacturing industries • Previous experience liaisin