Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist (Experienced or Senior) United States - Remote

Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Experienced or Senior Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist (Level 3 or Level 4) to join the Prevention and Work Movement Team, based out of Everett, WA.

The primary function of this role will be to ensure that all Initial Product and Production System Validation (IPPSV) activities are completed as planned. The role reports to the BCA Supplier Quality Manager of the Supplier Readiness team.

Our team members enjoy and meet the challenges of working remotely, with requirements to travel up to 75% of the time to different supplier locations in the region. Our team members recognize and appreciate the autonomy, trust and judgment granted to them, to ensure the oversight of our suppliers. Use of a personal vehicle is required for company business; Boeing will reimburse at mileage rate, per applicable company policy.

We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Our team is currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including: Experienced or Senior Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of suppliers systems, processes and products supporting the overall prevention strategy such as Requirement Consumption Reviews (RCR), Boeing First Article Inspection (BFAI), review of suppliers First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR), Quality Requirement Review (QRR), Quality Process Assessment (QPA)

• Documents and reports audit and assessment results

• Inspects or verifies products for conformity to engineering requirements

• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work

• Provides supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives

• Supports Regional Operations SQRs to ensure suppliers Quality Management System (QMS) compliance with Boeing requirements

• Pro-actively engages with current and new suppliers to ensure First Time Quality (FTQ)

• Ensures supplier notifications of quality escapes are processed as required; evaluates supplier Root Cause Analysis and proposed corrective action plans (RCCA) where these affect part numbers are subject to IPPSV control

• Reports suppliers quality risks and opportunities to leadership

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will not require the selected candidate to relocate.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 4+ years of experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes and organizations

• 4+ years of experience working with Quality Standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14000

• 4+ years of experience in conducting supplier audits

• 4+ years of experience with reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design)

• 4+ years of experience with monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements

• 4+ years of experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions

• Able to travel up to 75% of the time

• Available to work variable shifts

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 10+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience performing inspection and verification activities to products and production systems

• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present technical findings to various levels of leadership

• Experience, and at least considered an intermediate user, with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Experience with risk Assessment Methodologies and supplier audits (e.g. FMEA, system, product and process audit assessment)

• Experience in the aerospace industry

• Experience with conducting First Article Inspection and/or reviewing AS9102 forms

• Knowledge of assembly and production processes, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., structures, systems, composites, etc.)

• Strong affinity for coaching and mentoring suppliers on products/process requirement from engineering and specifications

• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience (leading or co-leading teams with value stream mapping and shop floor standard work events)

Typical Education/Experience:

• Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 6 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years related work experience, 10 years related work experience, etc.).

• Level 4: 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.).

Shift:

Successful candidates will work 1st shift, but should expect to work flexible hours as appropriate to business needs.

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 for Experienced (Level 3): $100,000 - $127,500

Summary Pay Range for Senior level (Level 4): $116,000 - $148,000

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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