Experienced Supplier Program Manager

Experienced Supplier Program Mgmt

Experienced Supplier Program Mgmt

Company:

Boeing India Private Limited

Overview
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Technology for today and tomorrow
The Boeing India Engineering & Technology Center (BIETC) is a 5500+ 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, IIoT, Cloud, Model-Based Engineering, and Additive Manufacturing, shaping the future of aerospace. 

People-driven culture :

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 well-being. 

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 :

We at Boeing Supply Chain are currently looking for Experienced Supplier Program Mgmt to join our team in Bangalore, India. We are a team of Supply chain professionals in India who support the Program Management / Execution of Boeing Statement of Work / Operational activities for all three business units of Boeing, closely collaborating with Procurement Agent and other cross functional stake holders.

This team seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual who can support commodities including but are not limited to : Machined Parts & assemblies, Sheet metal parts & assemblies, Tubes and Ducts assemblies, Welding and Fabrication parts, Structural Fabrication assemblies, Mechanical & Electrical Standards parts, Systems, Avionics, Power Distribution Panels, Electro-mechanical assemblies & Actuation system etc…  This position requires a highly motivated professional to work through the supply chain and manufacturing operations process and manage both pre- and post-award activities including supplier development, work transfer support, work movement assessments, contract execution and supplier performance management.

Position Responsibilities :

The location of the role would demand that the candidate relocate as per business requirements OR as per supplier location.

Responsibilities include leading the following activities :

• Perform supplier capability assessment for Boeing Statement of Work across commodities by evaluating infrastructure, manufacturing processes, special processes, testing capabilities, leading to supplier recommendation/ on-boarding.

• Identify supplier capability gaps, if any and work with suppliers to help bridge the gaps.

• Monitors supplier’s performance-to-plan to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and provides status back to procurement agent and other cross-functional stakeholders. Evaluate supplier performance and customer requirements & develop continuous improvement plans.

• Experience in aircraft parts manufacturing including Machining, Sheet-Metal Fabrication, Tube & Ducts Fabrication,  managing / qualifying special processes etc….

• Experience in aviation welding and fabrication of titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and Inconel materials, with knowledge of codes and industry standards including AMS, AWS, ASME etc.

• Knowledge of TIG, MIG, Resistance, Laser, Friction, Plasma welding etc. will be preferred.

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

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

• Experience in NADACP, QPL & QLM processes will be preferred.

• Experience in Avionics product line will be an added advantage, including but not limited to cockpit panels, computing hardware, displays, power systems, power distribution panels, PCBAs, wire harness assemblies, electro-mechanical actuation system etc.

• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing & its processes would be preferred.

• Candidate shall be familiar with the standards defined by the FAA and other regulatory bodies and should have good understanding of certification requirements.

• Support new supplier development through coaching and mentoring. Candidate shall have proven track record managing technical issue resolution, root cause analysis, yield improvement etc.

• Experience in New Product Introduction, FAI’s, Product and Process Qualification in Aerospace segment is highly desirable.

• Identifies, establishes, and maintains priorities for deliveries of products and services, meeting safety and quality requirements and ensure contractual compliance. Also, analyze data that supports necessary supplier corrective actions and issue resolution.

• Communicates across functions (including procurement team, suppliers, program stakeholders, supplier quality, engineering, BR&T(BTI), manufacturing, site quality, IEs etc) to report status and concerns.

• Engage with the supplier to develop a recovery plan in case of execution delays and unplanned demand requirements.

• Participates with the procurement agent in on-site supplier assessments including rate readiness, capacity assessment, PRA & PMR.

• Compile and analyze supplier performance data.  Review key supplier and internal risk indicators to identify potential supplier performance issues and develop mitigation plan.

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

• Identifies needs for training in business and manufacturing practices (e.g., requirements interpretation and clarification, contractual compliance, scheduling tools, technical skills, self-assessment) to supplier personnel for improvement of quality and delivery performance.

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

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

• Experience in leading/ supporting quality & process excellence effort including APQP, Kaizen, Fishbone Analysis, 8D, A3…etc. would be added advantage.

• Understanding / Knowledge of Statistical Analysis, Process automation, IoT / Digital manufacturing techniques, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Systems, Industry 4.0 etc…would be added advantage.

• Create collaborative partnership with suppliers and Supplier Management to develop risk, issue and opportunity plans. Develop supplier recovery plans and line of balance (LOB) to support unplanned demand requirements.

Key Skills :

• Project management and communication.

• Supplier Management & Risk management.

• Aerospace parts manufacturing processes.

• Manufacturing Operations & Technical support.

Technical competence :

• Detailed Supplier Knowledge.

• Supplier Management Knowledge.

• Engineering Knowledge/Comprehension.

• Knowledge of Aerospace parts manufacturing processes, special processes, testing and certification.

• Manufacturing process & Lean concepts.

• Product Engineering Knowledge.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) :

• Strong Oral and Written communication.

• Aerospace background.

• Microsoft office.

• Bachelor's degree with 8 to 12 years related work experience  OR  a Master's degree with 8 to 10 years related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) :

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.

• Program management.

• Manufacturing Process/Operations.

Typical Education & Experience :

• Technical bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production engineering and typically 8 to 12 years related work experience  OR  a Master's degree with typically 8 to 10 years or a PhD degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• A technical degree is defined as any four-year degree, or greater, in a mathematics, scientific or information technology field of study.

Relocation:

• This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 (India)

Experience Level

Senior Level