Engineering Manager – Mechanical & Structures

Job Description

Job Description:

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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.

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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 Engineering has an immediate opening for Engineering Manager - Mechanical & Structures to join our leadership team in mechanical systems & Structures 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 capability that will be matured and transitioned to Boeing stakeholders.

This position is located in the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center, Bangalore, India.

Position Responsibilities:

• We are looking for a new first line manager to join our leadership team in mechanical systems & Structures Engineering capability. This is a techno-managerial position that is expected to provide technical leadership and people leadership to the team.
• Manages employees performing end to end product design engineering and technical activities in the areas of Mechanical & Structures Design and being responsible for the reliability, defining/maintaining/improving the configuration, and maintenance program of their assigned to design and development of payloads, structures & propulsion aircraft components.
• Develop project or operational plans aligned with department's objectives. Implement plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved. Assigns authority and responsibilities to employees to execute end to end product design & development. Reviews plans execution, makes appropriate adjustments, and resolves issues. Monitors appropriate metrics to ensure performance to plan.
• Forecasts resource needs and make 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, supplier management team, 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).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree is required as basic qualification.
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course Exploring Leadership.
• Candidate must possess excellent understanding of the Aerostructures: Wings ,Empennage , Fuselage
• 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, Stress Analysis & 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.
• Candidates must be 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):

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred (Mechanical, Aerospace, Aeronautical, Civil etc.) but not required.
• 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 to mentor and guide juniors and partners to accomplish project and departmental goals and objectives.

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 13 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master with 12+ years of work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position does offer relocation within India.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 02, 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 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.