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Interviewed Feb 2012 in Dallas, TX (took 7 weeks)

Took around 7 weeks. But got offered a position. Slow and painful process!

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Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular decision

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no negotiation. Was a good offer!

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test and a Background Check.

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Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 5 days)

This position is a 3-year assignment as a Supplier Program Manager, leading a talented multi-skilled technical support non-EXPAT team located in PRC China. The individual will manage employees performing activities related to implementation, training and execution of the Manufacturing Innovation Center (MIC) requirements.
The supplier program manager will forecast, coordinate, obtain, and manage personnel and resources (facilities, services, equipment and tools) to meet project and daily operating requirements. Review, approve and implement facility, equipment and service plans to maximize productivity and ensure safety, security, environmental and regulatory compliance. Provides approval and/or guidance of workgroup technical approaches, products and processes. Communicates across stakeholders to report status and concerns, and to achieve compliance with Boeing procurement strategy and contractual compliance. Analyzes suppliers capacity/capability to support Boeing procurement and AVIC strategy for future work statement. Develops methods to measure key performance indicators, analyzes performance data and prepares visual aids to lead periodic performance reviews. Oversees complex work movement projects by verifying that the elements of the work movement plan are credible and complete.
Coaches, counsels, mentors and provides developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities. Provides on-going developmental feedback. Recognizes contributions of individuals and teams to improve employee satisfaction and retain a skilled and motivated workforce. Conveys organizational messages to facilitate the accomplishment of workgroup, project or process goals. Proactively communicates with employees, peers (e.g., fellow first-level managers) and customers.

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supplier, factory customer, supplier management, support personnel, and all levels of supplier personnel. Ability to communicate in Chinese and work experience in new programs are added benefits. Success will require the ability to establish

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Interviewed Sep 2009 in Peoria, IL (took a day)

Got call from recruter, phone interview as I was in other state, asked me my C++ and OOD skills. Most of them were concepts and also asked me to give examples.