Airframe Service Engineering Manager

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Bengaluru, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
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The Role
Lead a 24/7 Airframe Service Engineering team to resolve in-service issues, customer service requests, and structural repairs. Oversee repair development, structural analysis, damage tolerance assessments, FAA certification support, supplier technical management, and process improvements. Coordinate with global Boeing teams, customers, and regulators, manage projects and resources, and develop staff to improve safety, reliability, and serviceability of Boeing commercial airplane structures.
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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.
Job Description :
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+ diverse 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 diverse 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.
Airframe Service Engineering team serves as the single technical face of Boeing to the Customer and to: expeditiously resolve customer Service Requests (SRs); provide FAA compliance documentation; and report, analyze, and resolve safety events and issues. The Airframe Service Engineering team strives to mitigate and prevent future Service Requests (SRs) and increase operational safety and reliability by developing/adding repairs to the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and completing Service Related Problems (SRPs).
Job Description
Boeing India Engineering has an immediate opening for Airframe Service Engineering Manager to lead the Airframe Service Engineering team at India working 24/7 on in-service issues resolution, customer service requests, service related problems, structural repair manuals and/or suspect discrepancy reports related to Airframe structural repairs. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead fast paced teams working complex technical challenges in support of safety operation and return to service. The Managers will interact with other service engineering and design/specialized engineering teams, field service teams and maintenance teams, Fleet Chief Offices, U.S. and International commercial customers/suppliers, and regulatory agencies. This position requires an individual with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, is comfortable interacting with diverse cultures, and can work on variable shifts.
The selected candidate should have experience of working in a fast-paced environment and prior experience of working and managing teams for the resolution of airline customers' in-service engineering issues. Prior experience and demonstrated ability to manage teams in aerospace domain. Skilled in advising and mentoring staff members to meet schedules or resolve technical or operational problems.
This position will also be responsible for coordinating and communicating regularly with experts in Boeing organizations around the world. The candidate shall provide periodic update on project progress, quality metrics, project summaries, and other related documents. Contribute to productivity improvement through use of Quality Management System and lean principles.
This position supports initiatives of Boeing India organization related to engineering excellence, employee development, customer engagement etc.
This position will be located in the Boeing India Engineering and Technology Center, Bangalore, India.
Position Responsibilities
  • Manage engineers performing Structural Design and Analysis of Boeing commercial airplanes.
  • Primary duties of the team include customer service interface, repair development, structural analysis, structural damage tolerance analysis, project management, operational safety assessment, and FAA certification.
  • Develops and executes projects 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.
  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers,
  • Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes.
  • Manage, develop and motivate employees

Basic Qualification & Skills Required:
  • 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."
  • Experience working with airplane structural design and/or analysis.
  • Ability to work variable and/or rotating schedule.
  • Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with partners from within Boeing and outside, across different cultures and time zones.
  • 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.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams within Boeing and external partners.
  • Develop and maintain relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to develop collaborative plans and execute on projects.
  • Proactively seek information and direction to successfully complete the statement of work.
  • Committed to finding a way to resolve problems and keep commitments.
  • Must be flexible, with a high tolerance for organizational complexity and ability to work with team members across different cultures and time-zones.
  • Develop and maintain relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and partners to develop collaborative plans and execute on projects.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience ) :
  • Previous experience leading or managing teams in a customer support engineering organization is desired.
  • Experience providing customer support services to airlines.
  • Familiarity with FAA/EASA transport airplane structural regulations.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required ((preferably in Mechanical, Aeronautical / Aerospace or equivalent discipline)

Typical Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor or Master in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical, Aeronautical / Aerospace or equivalent discipline) with 12+ years of experience in aviation domain.

Relocation:
• Relocation will be provided based on candidate's eligibility
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 27, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This is not an Export Control position.
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.
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Skills Required

  • At least one year of experience in a leadership role or completion of Boeing's Exploring Leadership course
  • 12+ years of experience in the aviation domain
  • Experience working with airplane structural design and/or analysis
  • Ability to work variable and/or rotating schedules
  • Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and time zones
  • Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; fluent in written and spoken English; high proficiency with MS Office
  • Experience managing teams resolving airline in-service engineering issues
  • Experience providing customer support services to airlines
  • Familiarity with FAA/EASA transport airplane structural regulations
  • Bachelor or Master in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace)
  • Experience with Quality Management Systems and lean principles for productivity improvement

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Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up, and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g., automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
  • Parental & Family Support The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
  • Healthcare Strength Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized, with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.

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