Experienced Supplier Program Management Specialist

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:

Boeing India Supply Chain Team currently looking for an Experienced Supplier Program Management Specialist to join team at Hyderabad, India.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze & Identify suppliers with suitable plant and machinery capable to manufacture components / structural assembly.
• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing like structures assembly, machining, sheet metal parts fabrication, managing / qualifications.
• Experience in Structural Assembly, Tooling (Assembly Jigs & Fixtures) and sheet metal assembly requirements will be required.
• 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, 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
• 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 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
• 8-12 years of experience in Supplier Program Management
• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing like structures assembly, machining, sheet metal parts fabrication, managing / qualifications.
• Experience in Structural Assembly, Tooling (Assembly Jigs & Fixtures) and sheet metal assembly requirements will be required.
• 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. 
• Should have knowledge of equipment & tool selection for various manufacturing processes
• Understanding of Statistical Process Capability, Process automation, IoT / Digital manufacturing techniques etc.& would be added advantage
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Technical Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechanical / Production/ Aeronautical Engineering is preferred
• 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, 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
• Liaise with cross functional team (Supplier management (PA), Engineering, Quality, Tooling etc&) during FAI & production stage to resolve engineering queries and meet project schedule

Typical Education & Experience 

• Technical Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production/ Aeronautical Engineering and typically 9 to 12 years related work experience or a Master's degree in Mechanical / Production/ Aeronautical Engineering with typically 8 to 11 years' 

Relocation:

• This position does offer relocation within INDIA.
   

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 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.