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Supplier Quality Engineer at The Boeing Company in Everett, WA
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Supplier Quality Engineer
Company: The Boeing Company
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Supplier Quality Engineers (Level 3 & Level 4) to join the Prevention and Work Movement Team located in Everett, Washington.
The Quality Engineer will lead risk assessment and mitigation activities for potential Statements of Work (SOWs) being considered for work movement (including offload from Boeing to suppliers, and supplier-to-supplier transfers). This role evaluates supplier capability and readiness, collaborates cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Supply Chain Engineering, Supplier Quality, and other stakeholders, and coordinates with Supplier Quality Representatives and leadership to ensure quality, schedule, and cost objectives are met while minimizing program risk.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about problem solving, engaging with the production system, and doing complex data analysis. Quality Engineers support existing production through process improvement techniques involving defect reduction, verification system design and improvements, and ensure compliance with requirements. Our quality engineers get involved in complex engineering and production challenges and have a critical role in the continuous improvement of our quality management system, products, and production system.
We are committed to providing our team with opportunities for growth in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity and innovation as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided with the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Career (Level 3) and Expert (Level 4) Supplier Quality Engineers.
Position Responsibilities:
- Represents Supplier Quality in Integrated Product Teams IPT as part of Boeing Supply Chain's Work Movement process
- Perform technical risk assessments of proposed SOWs and supplier options across product, process, and program life-cycle dimensions
- Assess supplier capabilities (quality systems, process controls, special processes, metrology, inspection, and corrective/preventive actions) to determine fit for proposed SOW
- Define and validate acceptance criteria, sourcing quality requirements, and transition quality gates for work movement
- Coordinate requirements and expectations with Supply Chain, Supply Chain Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Supplier Quality Representatives
- Develop supplier assessment plans (onsite audits, virtual assessments, special process qualifications) and execute or coordinate assessments
- Provide go/no-go recommendations for supplier selection and SOW approval, with clear rationale and documented risk posture
- Support contract language for quality expectations, source inspection requirements, and special process qualifications where needed
- Track and report risk metrics, readiness status, and quality performance during and after transition; propose continuous improvement actions
- Mentor and coordinate with Supplier Quality Representatives to ensure consistent assessment standards and best practices
- Collaborate with supply chain daily and related stakeholders to identify and address risks associated with work movement within the supply base
- Works under general direction
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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 working with Quality and/or Safety Corrective Action/Preventive Action, Root Cause Corrective Action
- Experience with systems engineering practices (requirements definition, risk identification and management, fault tree generation, FMECA, etc.)
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an ABET accredited course of study in engineering, computer science or related field
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 4: 10+ years of combined higher education and/or related work experience
- 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Engineering Process Improvement Methods: knowledge of producibility and process improvement methodologies (e.g., statistical process control (SPC), Six-Sigma)
- Ability to present technical findings to various levels of leadership
- Experience in work movement, source selection, transfer planning, or supplier onboarding strongly preferred
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 primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Pay & Benefits:
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 (Level 3): $107,100 - $144,900
Summary Pay Range (Level 4): $130,900 - $177,100
Language Requirements: Not Applicable
Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent
Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Export Control Requirement: This is not an Export Control position.
Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance: This position does not require a Security Clearance.
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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