Supplier Quality Engineer - APQP, Mid-Level or Senior

Boeing•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. 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 Southern California 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 Southern California area and work from home when not traveling to supplier sites and/or Boeing facilities. While the position will focus primarily on supporting suppliers based in the Southern California region, supplier support and travel to other regions of the U.S. may be necessary to support program needs and to balance team capacity.

Requirements

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication & presentational skills
Ability to collaborate with peers, partner organizations and supplier representatives
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.
Works under minimal direction
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
3+ years’ experience in the application / deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or AS9145 within organizations
3+ years’ experience in a production-related discipline such as Manufacturing, Quality, Production Engineering, Supplier Management, and/or Supplier Quality

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing/quality field (quality engineering, industrial engineering, design engineering, manufacturing engineering)
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.
Possess a valid Driver's License and have the use of a personal vehicle to travel for business reasons to meet suppliers.
Ability to travel up to 40% to supplier sites and Boeing facilities.