Supplier Quality Systems Specialist (Senior or Subject Matter Expert)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist (Senior or Subject Matter Expert) to support BDS programs located in Tukwila, WA.

This position will be supporting the Site Supplier Quality team for the P-8 & E-7 Programs. This team lead position will support a dynamic team responsible for ensuring quality requirements are properly incorporated into the procurement cycle, suppliers are prepared and capable of delivering critical commitments, and supply base failures are comprehensively and expeditiously resolved.

Position Responsibilities:

Level 4:

Leads Quality reviews of proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements ensuring early quality involvement in program development.

Develops Quality budget and cost estimates.

Leads multi-function, multi-site groups to develop company directives, policies, processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements are deployed.

Leads stakeholders in analysis of process data, metrics, models and flows to identify root cause of complex problems and development and implementation of preventive or corrective actions.

Conducts research, compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics to continuously improve process capability.

Conducts quality source selection and process capability assessments of suppliers ability to meet program quality requirements and support business decisions.

Develops Quality criteria for supplier source selection and a coordinated response for review and approval by senior management.

Develops scope, schedule, plans and leads hardware, software and system level audits to determine compliance with quality management system standards, configuration assurance, related business, regulatory and customer requirements, and reports results to management.

Trains senior management on preparation for third party audits.

Analyzes data to provide material review dispositions for complex nonconforming materials, parts and equipment.

Assists in the development of new standard repairs for nonconforming materials, parts and equipment.

Works under minimal direction.

Level 5:

Leads Quality reviews of complex proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements ensuring early quality involvement in program development.

Develops Quality budget and cost estimates.

Represents the Company on industry working groups to develop industry standards for quality.

Advises senior leadership on development of business strategies that influence directives and policies.

Advises multi-function groups on development of processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements are deployed.

Consults in high level reviews of corrective actions at the enterprise and customer level to assure that trends or systemic issues are identified and advises on development and implementation of preventive or corrective actions.

Conducts research, compiles and analyzes performance reports and process control statistics to continuously improve process capability.

Develops new applications for statistical tools to maintain and improve process capability.

Conducts business unit risk analysis to determine audit focus areas. Develops and manages business unit audits plans and schedules.

Trains and advises senior management on preparation for third party audits.

Performs benchmarking of enterprise best-practices.

Works under consultative direction.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

Bachelor’s degree or higher

5 years of experience reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.

5 years of experience in project management and/or cross-functional integration

3 years of experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions.

3 years of experience working with Quality Standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14000.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

Level 5 : More than 10 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in a team lead role delegating responsibilities among several teammates

Experience in Procurement and Supply Chain processes.

Experience interpreting and/or enforcing contract terms and conditions.

Experience working with Early Quality Initiatives (EQI)

Experience processing NOE and MRB request from suppliers.

Aerospace industry experience

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 4:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 10 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master8 years related work experience, 14 years related work experience, etc.).

Level 5:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 15 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master13 years related work experience, 19 years related work experience, etc.)

R elocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Travel:

This position may require travel up to 10%.of the time. This may include both domestic and international travel.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range for senior level (Level 4): USD 107.100 – 144.900

Summary pay range for subject matter expert (Level 5): USD 136.850 – 185.150

Applications for this position will be accepted through September 10, 2024

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.

“U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.