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First Line Quality Manager -

San Antonio, Texas Job ID JR2026503150 Category Quality Role Type Onsite Post Date Apr. 13, 2026 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 Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Quality Manager to support the Precision Strike Quality team in Houston, TX!

The First Line Quality Manager will be hands-on and focused on day-to-day quality assurance and process control. Manages frontline quality specialists, analyzes data, reviews trends and creates recovery plans to ensure timely resolution of production issues to meet schedule and safety targets. Collaborates closely with internal customer and suppliers, manufacturing, test, and engineering to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Manages employees performing quality inspection, engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle

  • Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans

  • Provides education and coaching on the Quality System

  • Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements

  • Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports

  • Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility

  • Manages, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment

  • 3+ years of experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions

  • supplier customer

  • 3+ years of experience in supplier quality processes

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher

  • 1+ year of experience with team building, developing and motivating employees

  • 1+ year of experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Department of Defense (DOD) contracts

  • Experience leading key process, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

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.

Travel:

This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $112,200 – $151,800


Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 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.

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 U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-Start and 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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