Supplier Program Mgmt

Job Description

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Position Overview:

Boeing Supply Chain is currently looking for a Supplier Program Mgmt to join our 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 and non-metallic parts. This position requires a highly motivated professional to work through the supply chain and operations process and manage post award activities.

Position Responsibilities:

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

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) and sheet metal assembly requirements will be an added advantage

• Experience in supplier capability assessment, technical review, 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, LoT / 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. Develop supplier recovery plans and Line of balance (LOB) 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

• Relationship management

Technical competence:

• Detailed Supplier management Knowledge

• Risk Management & Recovery planning

• Manufacturing process & Lean concepts

• Knowledge in AS9100 and QMS.

• Procurement Processes

• Product Engineering Knowledge

• Technical bachelor’s degree in mechanical / production / aerospace engineering and typically 6 to 7 years related work experience or a master’s degree with typically 5 to 6 years or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Strong Oral and Written communication

• Aerospace background

• Microsoft office

• Technical bachelor’s degree and typically 10 to 12 years related work experience or a master’s degree with typically 8 to 10 years or an equivalent combination of education and experience .

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Program Management

• Operations experience

• Major in mechanical / production / aerospace engineering

Other Job Related Information:

• This requisition is for an international, locally hired position.

• There is no expatriate package associated with this position.

• Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S.-based payroll.

• Relocation benefits if indicated are limited to in-country moves and are not available for overseas relocation.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 11, 2025

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 (India)

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.