Supplier Quality Specialist (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing • Stuart, FL

120d • $88,400 - $119,600

About The Position

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Boeing Commercial Airplane (BCA) is looking for a Supplier Quality Specialist (Level 3 or Level 4) to join the Structures Team at a major structure's supplier based in Stuart, FL. The BCA Structures Team is focused on driving improved performance across our major structure's suppliers based in the US, Asia and Italy. This US based role reports to the BCA Supplier Quality Structures Manager based in Stuart, FL. This Supplier Quality Specialist role requires the ability to state what is needed to persuade and convince others without causing defensiveness and to inspire others to act. The ideal candidate will hold the ability to build relationships to gain support and commitment from others and promote ideas with enthusiasm and conviction. They will have the ability to provide compelling rationale for arguments and use appropriate levels of persistence to meet objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience performing compliance monitoring and policy assessments/audits
• 3+ years of experience using Root Cause Corrective Action Methodology or the Boeing Problem Solving Model
• 3+ years of experience in the application of AS9100
• 3+ years of experience in aircraft structures manufacturing processes
• 3+ years of experience working with Quality and/or Safety Corrective Action/Preventative Action, Root Cause Corrective Actions
• Experience communicating effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Level 4: 5+ years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience working in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management
• Experience in knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as APQP, FMEA, control plans, SPC, FAI, RCCA
• Experience in knowledge of AS9102 and AS9145
• Experience in Lean or lean six sigma (leading or co-leading teams with value stream mapping and shop floor standard work events)
• Experience in knowledge of project management best practices and processes
• Experience developing supplier improvement plans and strategies, providing training, and coaching
• Experience developing and managing strong relationships with partners (internal & external), and suppliers

Responsibilities

• Leads audits and assessments of complex supplier systems, processes and products
• Leads special or high-visibility audits/assessments of supplier's systems, processes and products
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results
• Delegates product acceptance responsibility to suppliers
• Assesses the capability and capacity of suppliers to perform current or potential future work
• Provides education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Consults with enterprise, industry, customers or regulatory agencies to establish requirements for the performance of supplier audits and assessments
• Develops and maintains standard audit and assessment processes
• Participates with industry partners, customers and regulatory agencies to develop and implement product acceptance standards
• Interprets future business needs to identify areas of development for improving the performance and productivity of the supplier base

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees