Supplier Program Mgmt

Job Description

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Position Overview :

We at Boeing Supply Chain are 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 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 :

• Analyze & Identify suppliers with suitable plant and machinery capable of manufacturing components, structural assembly, tools, jigs-fixtures, tool designing houses and machined components.

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

• Participate in technical audits to identify and onboard suppliers.

• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing like : Machining, Large Toolings / Jigs / Fixtures Assemblies, Sheet-Metal parts fabrication, managing & qualifying special processes etc… would be preferred.

• Experience in Tooling (Assembly Jigs & Fixtures), Sheet Metal Assembly, Tool Designing, Structural Assembly and Machining will be an added advantage.

• Experience in manufacturing process, design & development of the tools, dies and fixtures, understanding of materials AND proficiency in understanding 3D models & drawings, CAD/CAM & tooling design software, 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 / jigs / fixtures 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.

• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills with ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues, troubleshoot tooling problems, and implement corrective actions will be an added advantage.

• 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 suppliers and internal risk indicators to identify potential supplier performance issues.

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

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

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

• 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.

• 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 recommendations for supplier performance improvements.

• 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 Mgmt. & Recovery planning

• Manufacturing process & Lean concepts

• Knowledge in AS9100 and QMS

• Procurement Processes

• Product Engineering Knowledge

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) :

• Strong Oral and Written communication

• Aerospace background

• Microsoft office

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

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Program management.

• Operations.

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 Aug. 11, 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.