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Quality Systems Specialist

Tukwila, Washington Job ID JR2026510085 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date May 13, 2026
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is currently seeking a Quality Systems Specialist to join the Repair Station Administration (RSA) team located in Tukwila, Washington.

Evaluate the design and lead the continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS) for a large FAA Part 145 certificated repair station performing aircraft‑level maintenance/modifications and component maintenance.

Serve as the primary SMS interface with FAA, National Aviation Authorities (NAA), customers, and internal repair station stakeholders and leaders; integrate SMS across Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Training to ensure effective safety risk controls and regulatory compliance.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and drive the repair station SMS manual, safety policy, procedures, and supporting documentation consistent with FAA, NAA and ICAO guidance. Maintain alignment with the Boeing Enterprise SMS program

  • Oversee hazard identification via safety reporting and both reactive and proactive risk assessments

  • Manage incident/occurrence investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes; ensure timely corrective action implementation, verification, and closure

  • Define, monitor, and report Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and dashboards to senior leadership; translate safety data into prioritized mitigation plans

  • Coordinate internal safety assurance audits and serve as primary contact for FAA and NAA surveillance, customer audits, and third‑party assessments

  • Integrate SMS into change management processes including initiation of new repair station capabilities, additional fixed locations, and satellite repair station locations; ensure risk decision-making criteria is embedded in operational decisions

  • Design and deliver SMS, human factors, and investigation training programs for technicians, engineers, and repair station leadership

  • Mentor and lead the repair station SMS key safety personnel; collaborate cross‑functionally with repair station Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other organizations to embed a positive safety culture

  • Maintain relationships with FAA and NAA principal maintenance inspectors, major customers, and industry safety forums; represent the company in regulatory and customer meetings

Basic Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of relevant experience in Quality or directly related work

  • 3+ years of experience managing complex projects

  • 3+ years supporting cross-functional teams

  • 3+ years of experience identifying and communicating business requirements with cross-functional and/or cross-business teams

  • 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or leading initiatives

  • 3+ years of experience working directly with executives or senior leaders

  • Ability to lead through influence

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience working with Aviation Safety Management Systems

  • Bachelor's degree or higher

  • Formal SMS implementation training and industry recognized SMS credentials

  • 10+ years of experience in aviation including FAA Part 21, Part 121, Part 135 and Part 145

  • Currently hold an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or you are currently enrolled full-time or part-time in an A&P certificate program

  • Certifications in incident investigation/ Root Cause Corrective Action (e.g., Boeing Problem Solving Model; Maintenance Error Decision Aid), human factors (HFACS) and Lead Auditor training for AS9001/AS9110

  • Experience with international regulatory requirements (EASA or other aviation regulatory authorities) and working with global customers

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

Total Rewards:

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 salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $125,800 - $170,200


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 21, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

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.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person 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


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.

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