Flight Test Quality Manager

Boeing•Seattle, WA

2d•$119,850 - $162,150•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Quality Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA. The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of non-exempt (IAM751) hourly Flight Test Quality inspectors supporting both commercial and military derivative programs. This position is based in Seattle but may also require working at other Puget Sound sites. This position is for second shift, Monday through Friday and possible overtime. Domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

Requirements

Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship
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.”
Have an FAA Airframe and Power Plant License or an FAA Repairman’s certificate
5+ years of experience with flight line operations
5+ years of experience with Boeing single body and wide body aircraft models
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience in a field quality inspector position
Material Review Board Designee
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
5+ years of experience with Boeing maintenance execution systems (CMES, MESci, Velocity)
3+ years of experience working in a Flight Test environment
2+ years of experience as a manager or Quality Inspector supporting field operations
Strong familiarity with FAA CFAR Title 14 parts 91 and 145
Strong familiarity with FAA Coordinator duties (conformities and aircraft ticketing)

Responsibilities

Manage employees who evaluate and ensure that products, services and processes comply with customer contract requirements, engineering requirements, company procedures and government regulations
Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve performance
Provide education and coaching on the Quality System
May make airworthiness determinations on behalf of the company and regulatory agencies
Acquire and manage resources and leads process improvements
Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports
Manage, develop and motivate employees