Airframe Service Engineering Manager

Boeing; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance based on eligibility

Opportunities for professional growth in a global company

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Airframe Service Engineering Manager to lead a team dedicated to resolving in-service issues and service requests related to structural repairs on commercial airplanes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in structural design and analysis, with strong leadership skills. They will manage engineers, oversee projects, and maintain customer relationships. This position offers flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

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Qualifications

• At least one year in a leadership role or completion of Boeing 'Exploring Leadership'.
• Experience with airplane structural design or analysis.
• Ability to work flexible or rotating schedules.
• High tolerance for organizational complexity and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineers performing Structural Design and Analysis of Boeing commercial airplanes.
• Interface with customers and develop repair plans.
• Approve technical approaches, products, and processes.
• Motivate and develop a high-performing team.

Job description

Position

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.

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.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.

Basic Qualifications & 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.
• 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.

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 21, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

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.