Senior Quality Operations Specialist

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

7h

About The Position

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Quality Operations Specialist for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), supporting inspection and product acceptance systems across BDS programs and products. The role provides technical leadership to ensure 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 BDS organizations and sites, collaborates with executive management, and operates with consultative direction. It may require travel up to 20% of the time. The role is designated for first shift, though additional shift requirements may apply to support program objectives.

The position is available in multiple locations. Candidates must meet U.S. export control requirements as a U.S. Person 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 applicants for employment visa status. Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit. The position is not contingent upon a program award and is not safety sensitive.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience building, establishing, and implementing product inspection processes.
• At least 10 years of experience in NCM (Nonconformance Management).
• At least 10 years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, process specifications, and Quality Management System (QMS) documentation.
• 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 post-start.
• Successful candidates must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 (QMS).
• Interface with program quality leaders to establish and continually improve quality inspection systems.
• Contribute to benchmarking industry best practices and advise on enterprise methods for product and process validations.
• 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 (MSE) program, including governance and oversight for compliance and effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with executive management.

Benefits

• 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.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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