Experienced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

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.

Position Overview

The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer, for Mechanical and electrical Labs located at Bangalore, India and work with the talented team to facilitate build of experimental hardwares, structures and electrical harness, as per industry standard specifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex technical challenges, enhance the lab capability, and safety of operations.

Your dreams go beyond Planet Earth. You are innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. You work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously. Here at Boeing India Engineering you will collaborate with leaders in electronics innovation and pave the way in creating the world’s best electrical and electronic solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations to define and document configuration as-built Mechanical, Electrical panels, shelves and Wire Harnesses methodologies.

• Author and revise fabrication and assembly manufacturing plans in shop floor control planning system, defining operations, work centers, sequence of events, and buyoffs needed.

• This position may also require supporting electrical/mechanical design of a wide range of installations including fixtures, data system racks, data acquisition system equipment, cameras, sensors, access provisions and wire routes.

• Utilize engineering drawings, models, datasets, specifications, standards and procedures to build manufacturing plans and assess producibility.

• Oversee execution of plans, interacting with production, support and Quality Assurance personnel daily to provide immediate support when any producibility issues are found.

• Integrate internal and external suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet technical and delivery requirements

• Reviews and approves testing and inspection plans for wire harnesses, panels, and aircraft electrical systems for continuity and proper functioning.

• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

• Has Proficiency and in-depth Knowledge of Wire Harness manufacturing process vis-à-vis wire cutting, routing, splicing, crimping, soldering, assembling final harness, testing, inspecting

• Maintains Lab operations documentation like Process Control Records and Work Instructions.

• Training and assesses lab team for aerospace standards, wire-harness build workmanship and other lab operations specific processes

• Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements

• Leads in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices

• Helps plan product testing, test support requirements and acquire equipment, test materials, fixtures, articles and vehicles

• Implementing and overseeing the testing process, including setting up equipment, running tests, and collecting data. 

• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

• Validates and ensures wire harness integration and build readiness of solutions to complex problems. Implements lean principles and technologies.

• Candidate shall coordinate with Program Engineering (Project, Design, Quality, etc) and provide periodic update on project progress, quality metrics, project summaries, and other related documents
   

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required as a basic qualification, preferably in Production / Mechanical / Aerospace / Aviation/ Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university with 10+ years of experience in aerospace domain or 8+ years with Master’s Degree.

• Hands on knowledge of Cable/Wire Preparation, Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires, Testing Cable Assemblies, Crimp Terminations, Insulation Displacement Connections, Soldered Terminations, Connectorization, Molding/Potting, Splicing, Marking and Labeling, Wire Bundle Securing Shielding, Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings, Coaxial and Twinaxial Cable Assemblies, Packing.

• Knowledge of Engineering Fundamentals for electrical design of simple aerospace components/ electrical wire harnesses with awareness on aerospace materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatments etc.

• Experience working with global experts in engineering & manufacturing in cross culture performance and hands on coordination experience working in factory environment

• Reads, understands, and interprets engineering drawings and specifications

• Pro-actively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work

• Must be able to work collaboratively with very strong teaming skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing personnel around the world

• Performs mechanical and electrical assemblies, fabrications including but not limited to: wire harnesses, use of hand tools, drills, mechanical machines, repairs and troubleshooting.

• Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, FOD and ESD

• Good analytical approach for problem solving, driving the innovations with speed and agility.

• Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with team members across different cultures and time-zones

• Demonstrate strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Be fluent in written and spoken English and have high degree of proficiency with MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in working in a factory setup, handling manufacturing and repairs, coordinating with mechanics, maintenance and retrofits, practices, and documentation.

• Awareness of AS9100 D quality management system

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified is preferred

• Knowledge of aircraft safety and quality management systems.

• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Boeing and external partners

• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Production / Mechanical / Aerospace / Aviation/ Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university with 10+ years of experience in aerospace domain or 8+ years with master’s degree.
   

Relocation:

• This position does offer relocation within INDIA.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 01, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.