Supplier Quality Specialist (Supplier Quality Systems)

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is hiring a Senior Supplier Quality Specialist (Level 4) to join our Supplier Quality Northwest & Supplier Performance in the Puget Sound region on Shift 1. This virtual role will require regular travel (3-4 days per week) to visit suppliers in the Puget Sound area of Washington state.
Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and conduct onsite audits of Boeing procured material, parts, and assemblies
• Apply knowledge of materials, and special processes to assess supplier capability and capacity to perform and comply with Boeing specifications, engineering documents or other contractual and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of root cause and corrective action analysis and the implementation of acceptable preventative action
• Provides education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Conduct source inspections and delegate product acceptance responsibility to suppliers
• Assesses capability and capacity of suppliers to perform current or potential future work
• Develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Recognize/Identify risks, and hold suppliers accountable for the mitigation of those risks
• Create presentations and present to senior management at suppliers and Boeing
• Support external conformities
• Use of a personal vehicle, when required for company business, would be reimbursed at mileage rate per applicable company policy
• Exhibit an extremely high level of Emotional Intelligence
• Protect the Boeing brand in word and deed

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of hands on experience with special processes (heat treatment of metals, welding, brazing, chemical processes/finishes and coatings, composite hardware manufacturing processes, metal bonding processes, non-destructive testing) and/or special process auditing
• Capable of traveling up to 75% of the time within the Northwest region, primarily in the Puget Sound, WA area
• 1+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in conducting/leading QMS Audits
• Experience with mixed technologies - Aerospace Quality Systems, Chemical Processes, Composites, Heat Treat, Materials Testing Laboratories, Non-destructive Testing, Surface Enhancement, Welding
• Experience with the application of improvement methodologies such as (Lean, Theory of Constraints and/or Six Sigma) to achieve measurable results.
• Proficient in MS Office tool suite and project management software tools
• 5+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• 3+ years of experience with project leadership leading cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 and AS9145

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.
Pay & Benefits:
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.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $130,050 - $175,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 30, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.