Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to join our Supplier Quality team located in Berkeley, MO!

This position position will be responsible for providing Subject matter expert-level support in Supplier Quality processes and procedures, product design life cycle, Procurement Processes, USG Contracting and Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP). This candidate will develop Quality-planning documents supporting programs in all phases of maturity.

• Develop Supplier Quality strategy to support programs in all phases of development and execution

• Leads team with integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals, program processes and documentation. Provides interpretation of complex requirements.

• Develops Quality criteria to support supplier selection activities. Leads various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.

• Develops and selects methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

• Executes the above where candidate may be sole SQE supporting program

• Develops and implements corrective actions. Performs benchmarking and other forms of advanced analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. Works under minimal direction.

• Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans for large programs to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

• Assists in development of new standards repairs for non-conformances. Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops strategies and planning of how Supplier Quality will support Phantom Works programs, including APQP, Manufacturing readiness (AS6500), Enterprise Standard Gated Process (ESGP)

• Leads integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.

• Supports programs hands on as needed

• Supports Supplier Implementation and Execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

• Provides interpretation of complex requirements.

• Supports Supplier development activities and leads integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements related to Mission Systems and Sub-System, then supports maturation of those systems into qualified production readiness.

• Implements and leads early quality involvement strategy for suppliers

• Implements and leads early quality involvement strategy for new programs

• Assists in the performance of Functional and Physical Configuration Audits as well as First Article Inspection

• Develops Quality criteria to support supplier selection activities.

• Develops strategies to identify and mitigate risk in supply base

• Leads various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.

• Develops and selects methods for analysis, testing and audit to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

• Assists in development of new standards repairs for non-conformances.

• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Develops and implements corrective actions.

• Performs benchmarking and other forms of advanced analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. Works under minimal direction.

• Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans for large programs to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, physics or chemistry

• More than 10 years of experience in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management

• More than 5 years of experience leading or managing Corrective Actions or Root Cause Analysis

• More than 3 years of experience directly interfacing with suppliers

• More than 3 years of experience in the aerospace industry

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in the application / deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or AS9145 within organizations

• Experience presenting to senior leadership

• Experience in leading and/or coaching teams

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 up to 10% 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: USD 135,150 – 182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.