Supplier Quality Manager

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 and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Manager to join the Supplier Quality team in Wichita KS, Minneapolis MN, or Davenport, IA

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the following relevant fields of study:

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Data Science
• IT (Information Technology)
• Biology
• Environmental Science
• Management Science
• Quality Systems
• Quality Assurance
• Manufacturing Management in Quality
• Life Sciences
• Statistics
• Aviation Technology
• Aviation Maintenance Science
• Aeronautics
• Aeronautical Science
• Astrophysics
• Aviation and Aerospace Safety
• Aviation Science

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing supplier quality activities to ensure that suppliers' production and quality systems, special processes, products and services meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve supplier performance.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.
• Cohesive partnering / integration with the supply base, key program business partners, and first line leaders.
• Focus on continuous improvement, the ability to recognize and implement opportunities to bring preventative best practices to the supply base, development of data driven initiatives aimed at reductions of quality related disruptions, and fostering a culture that embraces the Boeing Behaviors are key tenants of the position.  
• Manages employees performing supplier quality activities to ensure that suppliers' production and quality systems, special processes, products and services meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations.
• Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve supplier performance. Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports. 
• Must be able to manage in a virtual environment.

Must be able to manage in a virtual environment. This is an autonomous position, therefore, the candidate must have the ability to work from home or a supplier location. This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
 

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study
• 5+ years of experience working with quality systems (e.g., Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100))
• 5+ years of experience working in Quality, Manufacturing, Business Operations, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Leadership experience in supply chain
• Experience with systematic problem-solving skills
• Experience developing/managing metrics and Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Experience organizing, facilitating virtual meetings and virtual teams

Travel:

This position requires (local) travel up to 50% of the time.

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.

Please note that the pay information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD

Wichita, KS: $103,700 - $140,300

Minneapolis, MN: $119,00 - $161,000

Davenport, IA: $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 07, 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

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Contingent Upon Program Reward

The position is contingent upon program award

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
Manager
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.