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Supplier Quality Production Specialist (Investigations) (Experienced and Senior)

Everett, Washington; Renton, Washington Job ID 00000424737 Category Quality Post Date May. 06, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Experienced and Senior Supplier Quality Production Specialist (Investigations) to support Supplier Quality Component Performance and Reliability (CPR) team located in Everett and Renton, WA.

The selected candidate will be based at one of these sites with frequent travel between them.

The investigator will support our Everett and Renton airplane programs by performing a collective analysis of nonconformance records to identify systemic issues and opportunities to obtain corrective action from our global suppliers.

In this role, one will be expected to: Collaborate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, suppliers, sr. leaders, executives, and airline customers. Track and respond to supplier communication. Support program integration, customer, and leadership meetings. Report out to airline customers and executive leadership. Work well and maintain composure under high stress and complex projects. Demonstrates a proactive, can-do attitude. Willing to go above and beyond to ensure team success. Flexible and eager to take on wide-ranging responsibilities. Committed to contributing positively to all aspects of the team.

This is a fast-paced, flexible role. We are looking for someone wanting to grow and be heard. We want someone willing to assist their teammates when needed and adjust to the ever-changing priorities of our statement of work. We support many teams to ensure the production system runs and our environment is ever-changing. If any of this relates to you, please apply!

We are committed to providing our team equal growth opportunities in a stable work environment. We encourage every teammate to feel empowered to bring their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as this drives a positive culture through transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees will be provided the opportunity to seek, speak, and listen within the organization. They are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships. Our team prioritizes work/life balance. We support each other to ensure the work is accomplished.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Reviews and validates product nonconformance dispositions, quality procedures, and engineering requirements.
  • It requires frequent travel to suppliers, both domestic and international (Up to 30%).
  • Performs analysis to identify and evaluate the quality of products, operations, and processes to meet the quality management system requirements, applicable company procedures, contract requirements, or government regulations.
  • Applies knowledge of aerospace design, systems, and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems.
  • Works directly with Boeing Laboratories to test and diagnose component faults.
  • Trains and mentors fellow employees in the Quality Management System. Performs root cause analysis on the nonconformance to identify the cause and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Independently develops, modifies, and documents actions to ensure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action and document resolution.
  • Obtains corrective action on nonconforming plans and processes.
  • Negotiates concurrence, obtains preventive and corrective action commitments, prioritizes quality activities, and ensures problem resolution.
  • Review and validate the corrective action plans and identify them effectively to ensure completion.
  • Reviews and approves Quality planning changes or disposition of nonconformance hardware products/processes.
  • Develops system processes to support changing industry standards.
  • Reviews and implements corrective action on audit results to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering-defined requirements.
  • Interprets industry standards and provides recommendations for implementation.
  • Creates analytical reports and coordinates with the responsible parties for internal/external distribution.
  • Creates presentations of RCCA and verbally reports out to Sr. and Executive Leadership
  • Works under general direction.

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

The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience working with Complex Engineering and/or Manufacturing Processes.
  • 3+ years of experience in a Quality, Production Engineering or Manufacturing role.
  • 3+ years of experience in Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, or Investigation.
  • 3+ years of experience interfacing with and presenting to senior and/or executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience working with the Boeing Problem Solving Model.
  • Experience in Aerospace Quality.
  • Experience with Avionics and Components.
  • Experience interfacing directly with suppliers.
  • Experience with systematic problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Presenting to Airline Customer.

Typical Education/Experience: 

Experienced (Level 3):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor + 1 years' related work experience, 5 years' related work experience, etc.).

Senior (Level 4):

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor + 4 years' related work experience, 8 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

Union: 

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Summary pay range for Experienced: $89,250 - $120,750

Summary pay range for Senior: $111,350 - $150,650

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 23rd, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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

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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