F/A-18 Kuwait Quality Assurance Manager

Boeing•New Orleans, LA

1d•$112,200 - $151,800•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Global Services is seeking an experienced, mission-focused F/A-18 Kuwait Quality Assurance Manager to lead Quality Assurance Representatives in support of customer requirements at JRB New Orleans, LA supporting F/A-18 maintenance. This is a hands-on leadership role partnering with Operations, Program Management, and the customer to ensure aircraft safety, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness. Position is located in JRB New Orleans, LA. This role is ideal for a seasoned quality professional who thrives in a military support environment, enjoys mentoring teams, supports DCMA 8210-1D and AS9100 audits, drives problem solving with recognized methods, and uses metrics to continuously improve performance. 100% on-site at JRB New Orleans, LA.

Requirements

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.”
1+ years’ of experience managing / supervising in Quality, Engineering or Manufacturing supporting AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) or industry / regulatory compliance
5+ years’ with F/A-18 aircraft experience
5+ years’ of experience with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Instruction 8210.1
5+ years of experience do you have in using project management methodologies, including developing project plans, performance management, and managing issues and risks

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Risk Management
Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills
Proficient in formal Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques and application of human factors principles
Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS), FOD prevention, and tool control programs

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Quality Assurance Representatives to deliver first-time quality (FTQ) in processes and products while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Plan and execute DCMA 8210-1D and AS9100/ISO9001 audits and assessments; drive effective Nonconformity and Corrective Action processes.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for quality issues; de-escalate concerns and coordinate corrective actions with customers and internal stakeholders.
Apply formal problem-solving methods (RCCA, root cause analysis, human factors considerations) to resolve nonconformances.
Collect, analyze, and report performance metrics to measure project and team success; translate data into actionable improvement plans.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Operational functions, Program Management, DCMA, PMA, and customer representatives to align quality objectives with mission needs.
Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives and emphasize aviation safety practices, FOD, and tool control.
Assist senior management with operational planning, process improvements, and Quality Assurance strategy for Field Operations.
Model Boeing Values and Behaviors in all interactions and decisions.