Quality Engineer - NCQA (Mid-Level or Senior)

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Numerical Control Quality Engineer - NCQA (Mid-Level or Senior) to support the Air Dominance Proprietary team in Mesa, Arizona.

This position may be located on either 1st or 2nd shift and follows a 9/80 working schedule. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future depending on the business needs.

This position will be in support of multi-disciplinary teams and duties include:

• Provides expertise in inspection processes for numerical control, machining, programming and inspection of product produce by automated composite fabrication equipment.

• Establishes technical requirements for manufacturing and producibility.

• Plans and guides the development and integration of machining techniques, manufacturing methods, processes, software and equipment to support the design, manufacture and inspection of parts and assemblies.

• Identifies equipment and approaches, coordinates and assigns work and trains/mentors others.

• Works under minimal direction.

Inspectors in this position inspect tools, machined parts, and assemblies, for conformance with applicable drawings, specifications, quality standards and manufacturing plans, using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) like machines. Inspectors will also perform verification and validation of NC programs, in-process inspections, and audits.

Successful candidates will have experience with CNC Machining, Composite machining, writing inspection programs, CMM and probing measurement tools.

Position Responsibilities:

Level 3:

• Represents Quality function on team activities to integrate contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.

• Provides Quality interpretation of requirements.

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

• Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.

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

• Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.

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

• Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances.

• Performs benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.

• Works under general direction.

Level 4:

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

• Provides interpretation of complex requirements.

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

• 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.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Mesa, AZ.

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):

• More than 10 years of of experience working in Quality

• More than 10 years of experience with Numerical Control (NC) programming

• More than 5 years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• More than 5 years of experience with measurement systems

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 4: 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education/experience

• Active U.S Security Clearance

• Experience conducting Inspections using ASME Standards for Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

• Experience working with Unigraphics (UG)/NX CAD drawings, Vericut and/or similar programs

• Experience working with laser trackers or a CMM (coordinate measurement machine)

• Experience calibrating and/or using coordinate measurement machines, laser trackers, NC mills, Automated Fiber Placement machines and/or optical measurement devices

• Knowledge of measurement systems (e.g., photogrammetry, coordinate measuring machines, laser tracker, laser radar, laser alignment, Keyence blue light scanning, and portable measurement tools).

• Knowledge of technical data verification and validation practices (e.g., Technical review of Engineering Data, Laboratory simulation, or actual procedure demonstration)

• Knowledge of production processes and data needed for defining delivery configurations (e.g., design definition, program directives, and engineering drawings).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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 may be on 1st or 2nd 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 experienced level (Level 3): USD 88,400– 119,600

Summary pay range for senior level (Level 4): USD 108,800 – 147,200

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 14, 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

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Shift

This position is for 2nd 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.