Propulsion Systems Engineering Manager

Company:

Boeing India Private Limited

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.

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Position Overview

Boeing India Engineering has an immediate opening Propulsion Systems Engineering Manager to join our leadership team in mechanical systems & propulsion Engineering capability. This is a techno-managerial position that is expected to provide technical leadership and people leadership to the team.

This position will also acquire talent and build the team further, motivate, develop and manage employees and provide technical oversight to achieve excellent technical and business outcomes, i.e., provide technical leadership and project management guidance to the team, and lead the implementation of technical approaches, processes and procedures to deliver advanced technical capabilities that will be matured and transitioned to Boeing stakeholders.

This position will be in the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center, Bangalore, India.

Summary of Accountabilities is as follows, but not limited to:

Position Responsibilities

We are looking for a first line Manager to join our leadership team in standing up Mechanical Propulsion and Fuel System Engineering capability. This is a techno-managerial position that is expected to provide technical leadership and people leadership to the team

• Manages employees performing engineering and technical activities in the areas of Propulsion System Design and being responsible for the reliability, defining/maintaining/improving the configuration, and maintenance program of their assigned Propulsion Systems and Sub-Systems (Inlet, Thrust Reverser, Fuel Systems etc.)

• Develop project or operational plans aligned with department's objectives. Implement plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved. Assign authority and responsibilities to employees to execute the plan. Reviews plans' execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues. Monitors appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan

• Forecasts resource needs and makes hiring decisions. Coaches, counsels, mentors and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities. Ensure employees are working effectively with all development teams. Provides on-going developmental feedback. Enforces company rules and policies regarding ethical behavior, safety, security, use of company property, time charging, etc.

• Partner and engage with internal and external stakeholders, maintain relationships/partnerships with internal customers, peers and partners to develop strategies, goals and objectives that are consistent with the organization’s strategy. The position will be pivotal in creating and maintaining relationships with the Global teams and working closely with those stakeholders in planning and forecasting activities of the team as well as reporting requirements from stakeholders.

• Provide periodic updates to senior management in the form of progress reports, project summaries, and other related documents.

• Must foster an innovative work environment leading to identification of opportunities for improvements in product, process, quality, and productivity.

• Support SRR (Systems Requirements Review), PDR (Preliminary Design Reviews) and CDR (Critical Design Reviews).

This position requires work onsite at BIETC Campus, Bangalore.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher is required as a BASIC QUALIFICATION
• Bachelor of Engineering degree and 14+ years of related work experience OR Master’s of Engineering and 12+ years of related experience.

• Candidate must possess an excellent understanding of the Aerospace systems: Propulsion and Fuel Systems.
• Candidate is expected to be familiar with Safety and Airworthiness Standards per Regulatory requirements such as FAA
• Desired Candidate should have exhibited engineering expertise across product development phases such as Design, Build & Fleet Support
• Must possess strong leadership and project management skills
• Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
• Candidate should have a strong aptitude for team building and people development to Manage, develop and motivate employees
• Past hands-on experience with any of industry leading CAD, PLM and/or Structural Analysis, CFD, Fluid flow & Thermal Analysis tools will be required
• Communication – strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to prepare comprehensive reports, proposals, Statements of Work. Candidate must be fluent in English and have expertise in using MS Office tools.
• Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with partners from within Boeing and outside.
• Candidate must be a self-starter with a positive attitude, high ethics, and a track record of working successfully under pressure in a time-constrained environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Demonstrate strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and have high degree of proficiency with MS Office tools to prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, proposals, and Statements of Work.
• Must have experience leading teams and have the ability to mentor and guide juniors and partners to accomplish project and departmental goals and objectives.
• Bachelor of Engineering degree and 14+ years of related work experience OR Master’s of Engineering and 12+ years of related experience.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (India)