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The Boeing Company

Senior Supplier Quality Specialist

Huntington Beach, CA

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. 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.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Specialist to join the team in Huntington Beach, CA; St. Louis, MO; or Seattle, WA.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates contractual quality requirements for flow down to suppliers in support of bid and proposal development

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  • Integrate contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation
  • Develops Quality criteria to support supplier selection activities. Leads various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs
  • Support Program office gate activity, various program level actions, and deliverables
  • Leads audits and assessments of complex supplier's systems, processes and products
  • Documents and reports audit and assessment results
  • Delegate product acceptance responsibility to suppliers or Boeing Source Inspection as required
  • Assesses capability and capacity of suppliers to perform current or potential future work
  • Provides education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives to develop and improve supplier performance and productivity
  • Supports the development and implementation of supplier corrective actions
  • Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of supplier corrective actions
  • Works under minimal direction

  • This position allows telecommuting. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.

    The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

    BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
    • 5 + years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
    • 5 + years of experience in quality inspection and/or auditing
    • 5+ years or experience with Quality Systems in the Aviation industry
    • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing and/or engineering environment
    • 3 + years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
    • Experience leading cross-functional teams
    • Experience working with internal and external customers and suppliers
    • Strong communication & presentation skills
    • Possess a valid Driver's License
    • Have the use of a personal vehicle to travel for business reasons to meet suppliers

    Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
    • Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering or science related field
    • Experience developing and delivering presentations to senior leaders
    • Experience performing process or quality system audits
    • Experience using Boeing Problem Solving Model
    • Experience working the management of suppliers and leading process improvements
    • Strong technical background
    • Strong understanding of root cause and corrective action analysis and implementation of acceptable preventative action
    • Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA
    • Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices and processes
    • Practical experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning APQP and PPAP Deliverable review
    • Familiarity and hands-on experience with Aviation, Space and Defense products
    • Training/Coaching experience
    • Practical experience with Digital Product Definition and Model Based Definition approvals / interrogation
    • Familiarity with ISO-9001, AS9100, AS9102, AS9145, AS9146, and AS9115

    Typical Education & Experience:

    Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+8 years' related work experience, 14 years' related work experience, etc.).

    Relocation:

    Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

    Drug Free Workplace:

    Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

    Work Shift:

    This position will be for first shift.

    At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

    The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

    The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

    Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

    Summary pay range: $109,650 - $148,350

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

    Client-provided location(s): Huntington Beach, CA, USA
    Job ID: Boeing-00000343424
    Employment Type: Other