Lead Product Acceptance Specialist

Boeing•Coppell, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Distribution, Inc. Boeing Global Services (BGS), Distribution Business, is looking for a Lead Product Acceptance Specialist to join our team in Coppell, TX. This role involves leading and overseeing the quality inspection and acceptance of aerospace chemicals, ensuring compliance with customer and OEM requirements. The specialist will review critical documentation, enforce quality standards, manage hazardous material regulations, and drive corrective actions to improve quality and reduce costs. Additionally, the role includes operating warehouse equipment, supervising and training team members, managing chemical shelf-life, coordinating with suppliers, maintaining traceability in ERP/WMS systems, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant product release. The position also focuses on identifying and mitigating risks related to chemical handling and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in quality inspection, product acceptance, or warehouse/distribution operations (aerospace or chemical environment preferred).
1 years or more of experience Working knowledge of hazardous materials handling and regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, IATA).
Ability to read and interpret technical documents, specifications, and safety data sheets (SDS).
1+ years of leadership or team lead experience.
1+ years of experience operating Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) equipment, including forklift (stand-up & reach truck) and/or order picker (cherry picker).
Excellent problem-solving skills, and communication with other functional areas.
Experience using Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in performing quality inspection.
Experience in aerospace distribution, chemical handling, or regulated warehouse environments.
Knowledge of shelf-life management and environmental storage controls for chemicals.
Current or previous PIT certification (forklift, reach truck, order picker).
Experience using SAP for property and warehouse management.
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee incoming/outbound quality inspection and acceptance of aerospace chemicals (adhesives, sealants, coatings, solvents) to ensure compliance with customer and OEM requirements, including specifications.
Review and validate Certificates of Conformance (CoC), Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and traceability.
Ensure compliance with hazardous material regulations and standards, including Dangerous Goods requirements.
Enforce Quality Management System (QMS) standards in accordance with AS9100, AS9120 and ISO 9001.
Support internal, external, and customer audits by maintaining complete and accurate quality records.
Drive root cause corrective action (RCCA) activities, including investigation, containment, and implementation of preventive measures for non-conformances.
Reduce scrap, minimize rework, reduce costs and improve quality to meet all requirements.
Operate powered industrial equipment including stand-up forklift and order picker (cherry picker) to support warehouse operations.
Supervise, train, and mentor product acceptance specialists and inspectors; ensure adherence to procedures and performance expectations.
Manage chemical shelf-life controls, including expiration tracking, environmental storage requirements, and disposition of expired materials.
Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues as needed.
Maintain accurate documentation and product traceability within ERP/WMS systems (e.g., Manhattan Associates WMS, SAP).
Partner cross-functionally with operations, EHS, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure timely and compliant product release.
Identify and mitigate risks related to chemical handling, storage, and transportation; enforce safety protocols and PPE requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.