Supplier Quality Engineer (APQP), Mid-Level or Senior

Boeing•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Seattle, WA. Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Mid-Level and Senior Level Engineers. This position will lead development & application of AS9145 / Advanced Product Quality Planning in the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) Supply base in the Pacific Northwest region of the U.S. This position requires on-site support of multiple suppliers. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at supplier facilities. The candidate must reside in Seattle/Puget Sound area and work from home when not traveling to supplier sites and/or Boeing facilities. While the position will focus primarily on suppliers based in the Pacific Northwest, supplier support and travel to other regions of the U.S. may be necessary on occasion to support program needs and to balance team capacity.

Requirements

Candidates must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Ability to travel up to 40% to supplier sites and Boeing facilities.
Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) implementation within a supply base.
Proficiency in the use of advanced quality tools such as Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, Measurement Systems Analysis, and Manufacturing Process Capability Assessments.
Ability to interpret GD&T, read blueprints and digital product definition models.
Experience in a quality, engineering and/or manufacturing environment.
Possess a valid Driver's License and have the use of a personal vehicle to travel for business reasons to meet suppliers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication & presentation skills
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
3 years’ experience in the application of APQP and PPAP within a supply base
3 years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing/quality field (quality engineering, industrial engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering)
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
5 years’ experience in the application of APQP and PPAP within a supply base
5 years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing/quality field (quality engineering, industrial engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering)

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing APQP within the aerospace and defense industry
Experience in technical training and/or coaching
Experience leading a multi-disciplined teams including internal customers and suppliers
Experience working with Quality Standards in the Aviation Industry such as AS9100, AS6500
Experience in a wide range of product categories and/or commodities (i.e. mechanical, electrical, assemblies, systems etc.)
Six Sigma Black Belt or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) Certification

Responsibilities

Lead Preventive Quality projects in the supply base including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and associated processes per the requirements of AS9145.
Leads stakeholders in analysis of product & process data, develop and implement preventive actions to ensure delivery of products that meet customer requirements.
Document work status and effectively communicate project status to management and key stakeholders.
Advise management and intercompany cross functional teams of risk to program schedule and deliverables.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of associated processes and procedures.
Works under minimal direction
Ability to travel up to 40% to supplier sites and Boeing facilities.

Benefits

The Boeing 401(k) plan helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings.
Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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