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Position Overview We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Payloads, Interiors and Structure to join our leadership team in Chennai managing the Aircraft Interiors/payloads/structures Stress to join our leadership team in Chennai managing the Aircraft Interiors/payloads/structures Stress Engineering capability. This is a techno-managerial position that is expected to provide technical leadership and people leadership to the team. Position Responsibilities :Manages employees performing Stress engineering activities in the areas of Aircraft Mods, Payloads, Mechanical (Structures, Interiors) Design and being responsible in resolving engineering problems associated with design and development, configuration implementation, process redesign and in-service design of aircraft interiors and Payloads, structures and mechanical systems.Manages Career planning, Performance management, Strategic skill development, Drives Organizations initiatives.Leads development of engineering solutions for the Interiors and Seats Engineering function in support of current and future commercial airplane products.Provides oversight to complex projects; integrating multiple considerations including: suppliers, interfacing engineering teams, production system needs, regulations, and airline requirements.Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets operational goals.Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.To be successful requires extensive coordination with Reg Admin, Customer Engineering, Payload Configuration, Supplier Management, Seat Suppliers, Airline Customers, numerous interfacing program commodity teams, regulatory administration, FAA, and factory personnel. In addition, a strong engineering foundation is needed to review and approve supplier technical data, understand certification test requirements, prepare engineering releases to support seat and systems installations, author and release compliance summary reports. Must be able to represent the company professionally in demanding environments. Airline Customers and Seat Suppliers are located around the globe, requiring flexibility to support meeting at any time, as well the need for travel, domestically and internationally.Develops project or operational plans aligned with department's objectives. Implements plans to ensure business, technical and customer requirements are achieved. Assigns 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. Ensures 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.Establish Engineering process as per Boeing and aerospace standards. Ensure they are documented and followed by the teams to meet the Process compliance.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.Shall draw upon domain expertise to resolve complex technical problems associated with design or production support activities.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 or higher is requiredCandidate must possess excellent understanding of the Aircraft Modifications (Mods on Structure, Payloads, Electrical, Avionics, System integration) Interiors design and Installation (Ex: Galleys/Furnishings/Insulations), structural design and installation (Ex: Floor Panels, Layout of Ceiling/Cargo Architecture), Mechanical Systems (Ex: Emergency Equipment installation) and Electro-Mechanical systems (Ex: General and Emergency Lighting systems), Flammability and Material Properties. Experience of working with Boeing platforms are preferred.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 (people and process) 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.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. Practical knowledge and experience of Stress analysis (Structures and systems) , Aircraft certification (Stress requirements) , testing etc. along with thorough understanding of various tier s of aircraft requirements. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience with any of industry leading CAD, PLM, System IPT, Stress Analysis & Thermal Analysis will be preferred.Experience with People management experience, Budget planning, Program management are Preferred. Typical Education & Experience: Bachelor degree with 14+ years of related work experience OR Masters of Engineering and 12+ years of related experience. Relocation: This position offers relocationExport Control Requirements: Not an export control positionEqual 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.Salary: . Date posted: 04/05/2024 04:03 PM