Experienced Supplier Program Management

Experienced Supplier Program Management

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 together different 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. 

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.

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 Supplier Program Management 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 : Structures & Structural Assemblies (metallics and composites), Standards Products, Machined/sheet metal parts and assemblies and non-metallic parts and composites parts and assemblies.  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 capability/feasibility assessment for Boeing Statement of Work across commodities by evaluating manufacturing processes, special processes, testing capabilities, leading to supplier recommendation/on boarding.

• Develop Technical Assessment for commodities by understanding manufacturing process and identifying gaps at suppliers based on technical inputs(requirements).

• Participate in technical audits & requirement consumption reviews to identify and onboard suppliers.

• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing & its processes like Structures & Structural Assemblies (metallic and composites), Industry Standards products, Fabrication, Machined/sheet metal parts and assemblies, Non-metallic and Composites parts and managing / qualifying special processes etc…would be preferred.

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

• Experience in fabrication of Titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and Inconel products will be added advantage.

• Experience in manufacturing process, understanding of materials AND proficiency in understanding 3D models & 2D drawings, will be an 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.

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

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

• Knowledge in aircraft composite parts manufacturing processes, composite structures and composite material systems will be an advantage.

• Knowledge in aircraft interior parts manufacturing processes like composites, plastic and elastomeric material systems will be an advantage.

• Experience in supplier capability assessment, technical reviews, 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.

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

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

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

• Should be able to 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.

• Experience in leading/ supporting quality & process excellence effort including APQP, Kaizen, Fishbone Analysis, 8D, A3…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 :

• Supplier Management Knowledge.

• Engineering Knowledge/Comprehension.

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

• Manufacturing process & Lean concepts.

• Knowledge in AS9100 and QMS.

• Product Engineering Knowledge.

  

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required 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.

• Strong Oral and Written communication.

• Aerospace background.

• Microsoft office.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) :

• 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 7+ 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 mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study.

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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)