Quality Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for Entry (Level 1) or Experienced (Level 2) Quality Engineers to support the 787 Program Quality Engineering Team based out of Puyallup, WA on 1st Shift.

Join our dynamic 787 team in Puyallup, WA, as an Entry or Experienced Quality Engineer. This is an opportunity to be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence in aerospace engineering. We are seeking highly motivated and technically oriented engineers who have experience working in a heavily regulated industry and possess an unwavering commitment to quality and compliance.

As a Quality Engineer, you will dive deep into the intricacies of our engineering documentation, assessing and enhancing how we translate complex requirements into clear, actionable instructions for our production teammates. Your role will be both challenging and rewarding, as you will engage directly in the building process through on-the-floor observations, ensuring that quality is not just a goal but a culture. You will also be a part of our safety and quality transformation through the execution of our Comprehensive Safety and Quality Plan. We value active listening and empathy and are looking for individuals who can communicate effectively with team members at all levels, fostering a collaborative environment that drives continuous improvement.

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Entry (Level 1) and Experienced (Level 2) Quality Engineers.

This position is expected to be 100% on-site.  The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

Position Responsibilities:

• Analyze engineering documentation to determine process capability and conformance

• Perform data analysis of defect trends and present findings and recommendations

• Lead projects to identify root cause and eliminate defects and rework

• Execute quality build plan changes

• Recommend corrective actions to address non-conformances

• Perform engineering change review and verification

• Continuous improvement of quality engineering processes

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or another regulated industry

• 1+ years of experience reviewing and summarizing documentation to develop informational or technical materials

• 1+ years of experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data to summarize findings and draw conclusions

• 1+ years of experience applying Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) or similar structured problem-solving methodologies

• 1+ years of experience leading or supporting projects with cross-functional or cross-business unit teams

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• ABET-accredited engineering degree

• Experience in Quality Engineering or production engineering

• Experience working with AS9100 and/or similar quality management system (QMS) standards

• Experience using analytics tools and software

• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills

• Proactive, collaborative mindset with a focus on building positive working relationships

Education/Experience:

Entry (Level 1):

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor), or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Experienced (Level 2):

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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.

Pay & Benefits:

This is a union represented position.

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.

Summary pay range (Level 1): $74,800 - $101,200

Summary pay range (Level 2): $89,250 - $120,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 26, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person not required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.