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Experienced Supplier Program Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka Job ID 00000422306 Category Supply Chain Management Post Date Apr. 16, 2024
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing is the world’s largest (Per Boeing LinkedIn page) aerospace company and a leading provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space, and security systems, and global services. Building on a legacy of over a century of innovation and leadership, Boeing continues to lead the way in technology and innovation, customer delivery, and investment in its people and future growth of aerospace.

In India, Boeing has been a strong partner to the Indian aerospace and defense sectors for more than 75 years. People at Boeing have been supporting mission readiness and modernization of India’s defense forces, and enabling connected, safer, and smarter flying experiences, in the sky, in the seas, and in space.

Technology for today and tomorrow

The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 3000+ diverse engineering workforce that contributes to global aerospace growth. Our engineers deliver cutting-edge R&D, innovation, and high-quality engineering work in global markets, and leverage new-age technologies such as AI/ML, IoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace.

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At Boeing, we believe creativity and innovation thrives when every employee is trusted, empowered, and has the flexibility to choose, grow, learn, and explore. We offer variable arrangements depending upon business and customer needs, and professional pursuits that offer greater flexibility in the way our people work. We also believe that collaboration, frequent team engagements, and face-to-face meetings bring diverse perspectives and thoughts – enabling every voice to be heard and every perspective to be respected.  No matter where or how our teammates work, we are committed to positively shaping people’s careers and being thoughtful about employee wellbeing.

At Boeing, we are inclusive, diverse, and transformative.  

With us, you can create and contribute to what matters most in your career, community, country, and world. Join us in powering the progress of global aerospace.

Position Overview:

Boeing Supply Chain team is currently looking for ExperiencedSupplier Program Management to join their team in Bangalore, India. This team seeks a highly-skilled and motivated individual.

We are a team of Supply chain professionals in India who support the Program Mgmt / Operational activities at suppliers for all three business units of Boeing closely collaborating with PA. Commodities include, but are not limited to: Structures, Standards, Machined/sheet metal parts. This position requires a highly motivated professional to work through the supply chain and operations process and manage post award activities.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities Include leading the following activities:

  • Analyze & Identify suppliers with suitable plant and machinery capable to manufacture components / structural assembly

  • Develop Technical Assessment for commodities by understanding manufacturing process and identify gaps at suppliers based on technical inputs

  • Participate in technical audits to identify and onboard suppliers

  • Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing like machining, sheet metal parts fabrication, managing / qualifying special processes etc…would be preferred

  • Experience in Structural Assembly & Tooling (Assembly Jigs & Fixtures) will be an added advantage

  • Experience in supplier capability assessment, gap analysis and ability to drive supplier development initiatives, coaching and mentoring of suppliers. Shall have proven track record of technical issue resolution, yield improvement, root cause analysis etc…

  • Experience in New Product Introduction, Product and Process Qualification in Aerospace segment is highly desirable. Shall have knowledge of equipment & tool selection for various manufacturing processes

  • Understanding of Statistical Process Capability, Process automation, IoT / Digital manufacturing techniques etc…would be added advantage

  • Hands on experience in destructive and non-destructive testing and metrology (including CMM & Laser Tracker), strong understanding of GD&T will be preferred

  • Liaise with cross functional team (Supplier management (PA),Engineering, Quality, Tooling etc…) during FAI & production stage to resolve engineering queries and meet project schedule

  • Should be able to compile and analyze supplier performance data. Review key supplier and internal risk indicators to identify potential supplier performance issues.

  • Able to analyze key factors and assess supplier risks to develop plans. Identify and mitigate program and customer concerns.

  • Research and identify most probable adverse indicators. Elevate issues for resolution appropriately

  • Evaluate supplier performance and customer requirements & develop continuous improvement plans

  • Form collaborative partnership with suppliers and Supplier Management to develop risk, issue and opportunity plans. Develops supplier recovery plans to support unplanned demand requirements

  • Evaluate information for the development and deployment of supplier management and communication plans

  • Consolidate data and prepare written reports and presentations in support of program management reviews. Present supplier performance improvement recommendations

  • Support airplane program rate ramp up

Key Skills:

  • Project management

  • Risk management

  • Supplier Management

  • Manufacturing Operations & Technical support

Technical competence:

  • Detailed Supplier Knowledge

  • Engineering Knowledge/Comprehension

  • Procurement Processes

  • Supplier Management

  • Supplier Tech Management

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Aerospace or Production Engineering)

  • Strong Oral and Written communication

  • Aerospace background

  • Good exposure to Microsoft office

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Technical degree in Mechanical / Production Engineering

  • Relevant experience in Program management

  • Operations

Typical Education & Experience:

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience.

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within India.

Other job related information:

Candidates must have authorization to work in India.

Benefits and pay are determined in line with India labor market practices. This is not an expat assignment.


Export Control Requirements: Not an export control position

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.

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