First Line Quality Engineering Manager
About The Position
Boeing Distribution, Inc. is seeking a dynamic First Line Quality Engineering Manager to join their team in Hialeah, FL. This role involves leading and developing teams responsible for Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and certification, as well as QA support including tooling control and nonconforming material management. The manager will ensure QMS alignment with AS9100, FAA, and company requirements, lead internal audits, oversee nonconforming material, manage quality notifications, support configuration management, and drive process improvements. The position also requires establishing and monitoring quality metrics, reporting to senior leadership, and collaborating cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or format manager experience) OR completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
- 5+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing, distribution, or regulated industry
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field
- Experience with QMS (e.g., AS9100), audits, and corrective/preventive actions
- 3+ years’ experience managing nonconforming material and quality notifications
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time
- Must meet export control compliance requirements and be a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years of experience leading teams
- Aerospace or distribution/supply chain experience
- Knowledge of configuration management and tooling control systems
- Lean / Six Sigma experience
- Experience with quality data systems and reporting tools
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams responsible for QMS compliance & certification
- Lead and develop teams responsible for QA Support (tooling control and nonconforming material)
- Execute and sustain QMS in alignment with AS9100, FAA, and company requirements
- Lead internal surveillance audits and ensure closure of corrective/preventive actions
- Oversee nonconforming material management, including containment and resolution
- Ensure effective quality notification triage and closure
- Support configuration management processes to ensure product integrity and traceability
- Drive process improvement initiatives based on audit findings and performance data
- Establish and monitor quality metrics; provide reporting to senior leadership
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid time away from work
- Unpaid time away from work
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
