Quality Engineer

Boeing•Everett, WA

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for an Experienced Supplier Quality Engineer to join the Prevention and Work Movement Team, based out of Everett, WA. The Quality Engineer will lead risk assessment and mitigation activities for potential Statements of Work (SOWs) being considered for work movement (including offload from Boeing to suppliers, and supplier-to-supplier transfers). This role evaluates supplier capability and readiness, collaborates cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Supply Chain Engineering, Supplier Quality, and other stakeholders, and coordinates with Supplier Quality Representatives and leadership to ensure quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while minimizing program risk. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about problem solving, engaging with the production system, and doing complex data analysis. Quality Engineers support existing production through process improvement techniques involving defect reduction, verification system design and improvements, and ensure compliance with requirements. Our quality engineers get involved in complex engineering and production challenges and have a critical role in the continuous improvement of our quality management system, products, and production system. We are committed to providing our team with opportunities for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity and innovation as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent) or STEM field from an ABET accredited institution
10+ years’ experience in supplier quality, manufacturing quality, or equivalent in aerospace or highly regulated manufacturing
Strong knowledge of relevant quality systems and standards (AS9100, ISO9001) and regulatory/compliance expectations
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace industry
Experience in work movement, source selection, transfer planning, or supplier onboarding strongly preferred
Experience, and at least considered an intermediate user, with office tools such Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with utilizing analytic skills: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
Experience with Engineering Process Improvement Methods: knowledge of producibility and process improvement methodologies (e.g., statistical process control (SPC), Six-Sigma)
Experience with conducting First Article Inspection and/or reviewing AS9102 forms
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Ability to present technical findings to various levels of leadership
Familiar with core supply chain processes and terminology
Collaborates well with cross-functional teams or Team-focused with strong interpersonal communication

Responsibilities

Represents Supplier Quality in Integrated Product Teams IPT as part of Boeing Supply Chain's Work Movement process
Perform technical risk assessments of proposed SOWs and supplier options across product, process, and program life-cycle dimensions
Assess supplier capabilities (quality systems, process controls, special processes, metrology, inspection, and corrective/preventive actions) to determine fit for proposed SOW
Define and validate acceptance criteria, sourcing quality requirements, and transition quality gates for work movement
Coordinate requirements and expectations with Supply Chain, Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Supplier Quality Representatives
Develop supplier assessment plans (onsite audits, virtual assessments, special process qualifications) and execute or coordinate assessments
Provide go/no-go recommendations for supplier selection and SOW approval, with clear rationale and documented risk posture
Support contract language for quality expectations, source inspection requirements, and special processing qualifications where needed
Track and report risk metrics, readiness status, and quality performance during and after transition; propose continuous improvement actions
Mentor and coordinate with Supplier Quality Representatives to ensure consistent assessment standards and best practices
Collaborate with supply chain daily and related stakeholders to identify and address risks associated with work movement within the supply base
Works under general direction