Experienced Manufacturing Engineer

Position Overview

The Boeing Company is looking for an Experienced Manufacturing Engineer, for Mechanical and electrical Labs located at Bangalore, India and work with the talented team to facilitate build of experimental hardwares, structures and electrical harness, as per industry standard specifications. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex technical challenges, enhance the lab capability, and safety of operations.

Your dreams go beyond Planet Earth. You are innovative, creative, and challenge the status quo. You work well in teams while also having the ability to work assignments autonomously. Here at Boeing India Engineering you will collaborate with leaders in electronics innovation and pave the way in creating the worlds best electrical and electronic solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains various manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions, and illustrations to define and document configuration as-built Mechanical, Electrical panels, shelves and Wire Harnesses methodologies.
• Author and revise fabrication and assembly manufacturing plans in shop floor control planning system, defining operations, work centers, sequence of events, and buyoffs needed.
• This position may also require supporting electrical/mechanical design of a wide range of installations including fixtures, data system racks, data acquisition system equipment, cameras, sensors, access provisions and wire routes.
• Utilize engineering drawings, models, datasets, specifications, standards and procedures to build manufacturing plans and assess producibility.
• Oversee execution of plans, interacting with production, support and Quality Assurance personnel daily to provide immediate support when any producibility issues are found.
• Integrate internal and external suppliers, processes, materials, data and technology to meet technical and delivery requirements
• Reviews and approves testing and inspection plans for wire harnesses, panels, and aircraft electrical systems for continuity and proper functioning.
• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule
• Has Proficiency and in-depth Knowledge of Wire Harness manufacturing process vis- -vis wire cutting, routing, splicing, crimping, soldering, assembling final harness, testing, inspecting
• Maintains Lab operations documentation like Process Control Records and Work Instructions.
• Training and assesses lab team for aerospace standards, wire-harness build workmanship and other lab operations specific processes
• Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements
• Leads in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices
• Helps plan product testing, test support requirements and acquire equipment, test materials, fixtures, articles and vehicles
• Implementing and overseeing the testing process, including setting up equipment, running tests, and collecting data.
• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule
• Validates and ensures wire harness integration and build readiness of solutions to complex problems. Implements lean principles and technologies.
• Candidate shall coordinate with Program Engineering (Project, Design, Quality, etc) and provide periodic update on project progress, quality metrics, project summaries, and other related documents

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelors degree in engineering is required as a basic qualification, preferably in Production / Mechanical / Aerospace / Aviation/ Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university with 10+ years of experience in aerospace domain or 8+ years with Masters Degree.
• Hands on knowledge of Cable/Wire Preparation, Measuring Cable Assemblies and Wires, Testing Cable Assemblies, Crimp Terminations, Insulation Displacement Connections, Soldered Terminations, Connectorization, Molding/Potting, Splicing, Marking and Labeling, Wire Bundle Securing Shielding, Cable/Wire Harness Protective Coverings, Coaxial and Twinaxial Cable Assemblies, Packing.
• Knowledge of Engineering Fundamentals for electrical design of simple aerospace components/ electrical wire harnesses with awareness on aerospace materials, manufacturing processes and heat treatments etc.
• Experience working with global experts in engineering & manufacturing in cross culture performance and hands on coordination experience working in factory environment
• Reads, understands, and interprets engineering drawings and specifications
• Pro-actively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work
• Must be able to work collaboratively with very strong teaming skills. Must be willing to work flexible hours (early or late as needed) to interface with Boeing personnel around the world
• Performs mechanical and electrical assemblies, fabrications including but not limited to: wire harnesses, use of hand tools, drills, mechanical machines, repairs and troubleshooting.
• Performs lab compliance tasks such as tool control, FOD and ESD
• Good analytical approach for problem solving, driving the innovations with speed and agility.
• Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with team members across different cultures and time-zones
• Demonstrate strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills. Be fluent in written and spoken English and have high degree of proficiency with MS Office tools

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in working in a factory setup, handling manufacturing and repairs, coordinating with mechanics, maintenance and retrofits, practices, and documentation.
• Awareness of AS9100 D quality management system
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified is preferred
• Knowledge of aircraft safety and quality management systems.
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Boeing and external partners
• Willingness to expand into technical areas without prior experience.

Typical Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, preferably in Production / Mechanical / Aerospace / Aviation/ Aeronautical Engineering from an accredited university with 10+ years of experience in aerospace domain or 8+ years with masters degree.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required