Experienced Supplier Program Mgmt

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.
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 Mgmt 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 : Systems, Avionics, Power Distribution Panels, Electrical & Mechanical Standards parts, Structures & Structural Assemblies and Machined/sheet metal parts. 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 supplier capability assessment for Boeing Statement of Work across commodities by evaluating infrastructure, manufacturing processes, special processes, testing capabilities, leading to supplier recommendation/on-boarding.
• Identify supplier capability gaps, if any and work with suppliers to help bridge the gaps.
• Monitors supplier's performance-to-plan to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and provides status back to procurement agent and other cross-functional stakeholders. Evaluate supplier performance and customer requirements & develop continuous improvement plans.
• Experience in Avionics product line including but not limited to cockpit panels , computing hardware, displays, power systems (generation, conversion, distribution etc), power distribution panels, PCBAs, wire harness assemblies, electro-mechanical actuation system etc. and thorough knowledge of Assembly-Integration-Testing requirements.
• Understanding of calibration and testing of various Avionics system and electrical / electronic / instrumentation sub-assemblies & systems, and Ground Support Equipment is highly desirable.
• Exposure to Aerospace standards like DO-160, DO-254 & DO-178 is highly desirable.
• Experience in communication systems including antennas and radar systems will be an advantage.
• Hands on experience in Aircraft parts manufacturing & its processes would be preferred.
• Candidate shall be familiar with the standards defined by the FAA and other regulatory bodies and should have good understanding of certification requirements.
• Support new supplier development through coaching and mentoring. Candidate shall have proven track record managing technical issue resolution, root cause analysis, yield improvement etc.
• Experience in New Product Introduction, FAI's, Product and Process Qualification in Aerospace segment is highly desirable.
• Identifies, establishes, and maintains priorities for deliveries of products and services, meeting safety and quality requirements and ensure contractual compliance. Also, analyze data that supports necessary supplier corrective actions and issue resolution.
• Communicates across functions (including procurement team, suppliers, program stakeholders, supplier quality, engineering, BR&T(BTI), manufacturing, site quality, IEs etc) to report status and concerns.
• Engage with the supplier to develop a recovery plan in case of execution delays and unplanned demand requirements.
• Participates with the procurement agent in on-site supplier assessments including rate readiness, capacity assessment, PRA & PMR.
• 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.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Capability, Process automation, Digital manufacturing techniques etc...would be added advantage.
• Experience in leading/ supporting quality & process excellence effort including APQP, Kaizen, Fishbone Analysis, 8D, A3...etc. would be 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.
• 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 :

• Detailed Supplier Knowledge.
• Supplier Management Knowledge.
• Engineering Knowledge/Comprehension.
• Knowledge of Aerospace parts manufacturing processes, special processes, testing and certification.
• Manufacturing process & Lean concepts.
• Product Engineering Knowledge.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) :

• Strong Oral and Written communication.
• Aerospace background.
• Microsoft office.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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.
• 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.Applicable and appropriate educational/certification credentials from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience is required.

Relocation:
This position does offer relocation within INDIA.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 28, 2026
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.