Quality Engineering and Program Manager

Quality Engineering and Program Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineering and Program Manager to join our BDS Fabrication Quality Organization in Berkeley, MO!

The successful candidate will be responsible for upholding the highest quality standards while being people-focused, mentoring, developing, and honing the skills of highly skilled technical and quality professionals to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead teams engaged in quality engineering, quality inspection, and technical activities across all phases of the product lifecycle to ensure consistent quality and compliance.

• Develop and evaluate quality cost and price proposals, along with comprehensive business cases, to support informed decision-making and ensure alignment with BDS Fabrication Quality strategic objectives and business partner needs.

• Formulate and implement quality strategies and plans that support new business acquisition and the successful execution of program and business objectives.

• Provide education and coaching to promote understanding and effective execution of the Quality Management System (QMS).

• Acquire and manage resources effectively, deliver quality technical management, and drive continuous performance improvements.

• Enhance the quality skills of team members and their practical application to maintain a robust Quality Operating System and foster personnel development.

• Build and sustain strong relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports to promote collaboration and alignment.

• Supervise the review of technical information to ensure product quality, manufacturability, and compliance with requirements.

• Manage, develop, and motivate employees to achieve high performance and professional growth.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): 

• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 3+ years of experience working with quality systems (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100)

• 3+ years of experience in quality/ manufacturing processes, leading process improvements, utilizing formal, systematic tools such as Root Cause and Corrective Action, Lean improvement techniques or Six Sigma: example reducing improving quality and delivery and reduced cycle time

• 1+ years of experience developing and maintaining relationships and partnerships with stakeholders (i.e. customers, suppliers, peers and/or partners)

• Proficiency and experience working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• 3+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer

• Demonstrated skills in team building, systematic problem solving and ethical leadership

• Experience communicating and/or coaching operators, peers and leadership on various aspects of a quality system, compliance, and requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

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.

Shift:

This role is for 1st shift, but may require additional support on other shifts as needed according to business requirements.

Travel:

This position may require up to 5% travel.

Total Rewards:

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 USD $123,250 -166,750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

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.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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