Senior Quality Operations Specialist

Boeing • Mesa, AZ

2d • $126,650 - $196,650

About The Position

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Inspection and Product Acceptance Lead to provide technical leadership for inspection and product acceptance systems across BDS programs and products. The role ensures compliance with contractual and company quality standards and serves as a technical authority for inspection methods, nonconformance documentation and disposition, and standard product acceptance practices. The position works across multiple locations and collaborates closely with executive management under consultative direction.

The role leads development and implementation of inspection processes, standardized practices, tools, and training for the Quality organization. It also evaluates how production system changes affect inspection processes, coordinates quality improvements across functional groups, benchmarks industry practices, and develops strategic plans for inspection technology and tools. The role establishes governance and oversight for the Manufacturing Self-Examination program.

The position is primarily first shift, with possible additional shift requirements to support program objectives, and may require travel up to 20% of the time. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements and be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting. Boeing will not sponsor employment visas, and relocation assistance is not negotiable.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience building, establishing, and implementing product inspection processes.
• At least 10 years of experience in Nonconformance Management (NCM).
• At least 10 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, and Quality Management System documentation.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; an interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance is required after starting.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience establishing employee training for Quality Inspection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Quality inspection processes across BDS organizations and sites, defining inspection capabilities for composite and metal structures, mechanical systems, and electrical components.
• Establish standard and best-practice management for inspection techniques.
• Build standardized processes, tools, and training curricula for the Quality organization.
• Analyze the impact of production system changes on Quality inspection processes.
• Act as a liaison across functional groups on quality-related issues and coordinate efforts to improve the Quality Management System.
• Interface with program quality leaders to establish and continually improve quality inspection systems.
• Benchmark industry best practices and advise on enterprise methods for product and process validation.
• Use continuous process improvement and quality tools to improve process capability.
• Develop plans for strategic investment in future technology and inspection tools.
• Establish the implementation structure for the Manufacturing Self-Examination program, including governance and oversight for compliance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with executive management and work with consultative direction.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed