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Quality Systems Specialist - First Article Test Focal

Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; Mesa, Arizona Job ID JR2025472635 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Sep. 11, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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 is looking for a Quality Systems Specialist to join their Vertical Lift Quality Team. This position will focus on supporting Vertical Lift Quality within Boeing Global Services (BGS) business organization.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Reviews proposals, contracts, regulatory, program and customer requirements ensuring early quality involvement in program development.
  • Develops Basis of Estimates and milestone schedules supporting contractually required First Article Test Reports.
  • Manages First Article Test Report development and submittal in accordance with customer requirements.
  • Prepares and maintains Quality directives, policies, processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements are deployed.
  • Works under general direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience with AS9100/ISO9001
  • 3+ years of experience reviewing or supporting First Article Inspections in accordance with AS9102
  • Proficiency with computers and common business software (Microsoft Suite, Adobe, etc.)
  • 3+ years of experience in a Quality role
  • 3+ years of experience reading/comprehending engineering documents (drawings, specifications, etc.)
  • Project management experience
  • An understanding of working contracts with U.S. Department of Defense, Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) and/or Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of First Article Test Reports in accordance with 48 CFR 52.209-3/4
  • Experience engaging with supplier base and USG customers
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Experience reading Boeing engineering documents
  • Experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency
  • Experience interfacing with US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, Systems Readiness Directorate (SRD)
  • Familiarity with DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Noncommercial Items

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 and Pay Transparency:

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:$85,500 - $112,200/Annually


Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 26, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

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.

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