Supplier Quality Manager

Boeing • Renton, WA

5d

About The Position

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Front Line Leaders (Level K) to join our 737 Renton Supplier Quality Team in Puget Sound. We are looking for energetic and proactive Front-Line leader to join our team. This role demands a critical thinker with strong business acumen to lead a team of Investigators. The individual should possess the ability to work well across diverse groups and effectively collaborate across organizational boundaries. The candidate will exhibit resilience and tenacity in implementing improvements in an established and regulated production and quality system.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or related experience in a regulated industry
• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal role (this includes managing team assignments, tracking status, and developing a team’s talent)
• 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• 3+ years of experience working with cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to develop and implement plans, schedules, or solutions
• 3+ years of experience reporting performance metrics
• Status quo agitator. The ability to rapidly assess situations and problem solve, then collaborate with others to chart a course towards issue resolution.
• Diverse perspective. Professional experiences that can translate to working effectively with teams from different divisions, functions and geographies to developing strategies.
• Proactive amidst ambiguity. A track record of driving business impact through creative solutions even when certain elements are complex or ambiguous.
• Enhanced organizational skills: An ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects / workstreams at any given time
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive leadership in a matrix organization
• Manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously
• Constructively engage with colleagues across BCA, 737 program, and external suppliers
• Dealing with a highly ambiguous business environment
• Communicate effectively and skillfully present to senior audiences including management and executive leadership team

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or experience in related field
• Familiarity with the Boeing quality management system, quality handbook, AS9100
• Experience using various problem-solving methods and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to navigate conflicts and build partnerships with suppliers, teams, and internal stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a diverse team of employees responsible for Product Corrective Action: Obtaining corrective action on nonconforming hardware provided by external suppliers; negotiating concurrence, obtaining commitments for taking corrective action, prioritizing quality activities and ensuring problem resolution; reviewing and validating the corrective action plan and identifying effectivity to ensure completion
• Develop and implement effective business plans, policies, and procedures aimed at enhancing performance and quality outcomes
• Create and execute organizational and technical strategies that promote continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Provide education and coaching on the Quality System, empowering team members to understand and uphold quality standards
• Acquire and manage resources efficiently, leading initiatives that drive process improvements and optimize performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports to foster collaboration and success
• Inspire, develop, and motivate employees, cultivating a high-performance culture that embraces change and encourages professional growth

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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