
Senior Quality Systems Specialist - Phantom Works
Company:
The Boeing Company
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quality Systems Specialist to join our Phantom Works Quality Organization in Kent, WA!
Join Boeing as a Quality Systems Specialist and drive world-class safety and reliability across cutting-edge aerospace programs. In this position, you will support quality defect reduction, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement to ensure parts and processes meet the aerospace manufacturing standards.
Position Responsibilities:
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.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
5+ years of experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures
5+ years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)
5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelor of Science degree
10+ years of experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures
10+ years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)
Experience with Early Quality Involvement Tool (EQI)
Leadership experience
Top Secret Clearance preferred
Experience with new development programs
5+ years of experience working with AS9100 and/or similar QMS standard
Shift:
This position is for 1st shift, however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives. Shift differential may be available when on 2nd/3rd shift.
Travel:
Position may require travel up to 10% of the time.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest 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
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.
pay range: $125,800 - $170,200
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
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. Top Secret/SCI 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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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.