Quality Engineer (Entry Level or Associate)

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 Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Engineer (Entry Level or Associate) to join the AEW&C USAF RP program Quality Team located in Tukwila, Washington!

The selected candidate will work with Boeing Quality Engineering teammates to support all aspects of mobilization and execution of our internationally located modification center in the United Kingdom (mod site 1) along with I&CO activity performed in Puget Sound in 14-01 Thompson Site (mod site #2) 

This position reports to a first-line manager. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to apply leadership, creativity, and to grow in a dynamic Quality Engineering organization.

We are committed to providing our team with committed support 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 positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect.

Above all, Employees will be provided with a working environment and culture of seek, speak, and listen within the organization which they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

Position Responsibilities:

Level 1:

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

• Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans 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 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.

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

Level 2:

• Researches contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements for applicability to specific proposals and program processes and documentation.

• Develops sections of quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

• Analyzes capability assessments to support supplier selection activities.

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

• Performs data analysis to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

• Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.

• Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions. Compiles performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved. Works under general supervision.

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

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):

• Bachelor of Science from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry

• Experience working with various forms of engineering and technical information such as modifications drawings, engineering dispositions, technical orders, parts/kits

• Experience reading and interpreting technical data

• Experience working with project management and the ability to self-manage projects

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Level 2: More than 1 year of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing operations and/or manufacturing support

• Experience working in Quality

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.

Union:
This is a union-represented position

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 for entry-level (Level 1): USD 64,600 – 87,400

Summary pay range for associate level (Level 2): USD 78,200 – 105,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 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 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 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.