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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is looking for a Senior Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist (Level 4) to join the Prevention and Work Movement Team, based out of Everett or Renton, WA.
The primary function of this role will be to ensure that all Initial Product and Production System Validation (IPPSV) activities are completed as planned. The role reports to the BCA Supplier Quality Manager of the Supplier Readiness team.
Our team members enjoy and meet the challenges of working remotely, with requirements to travel up to 75% of the time to different supplier locations in the region. Our team members recognize and appreciate the autonomy, trust and judgment granted to them, to ensure the oversight of our suppliers. Use of a personal vehicle is required for company business; Boeing will reimburse at mileage rate, per applicable company policy.
We are committed to providing our team equal opportunity for growth 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, and they are encouraged to share externally with each Boeing customer to build balanced work relationships.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE):

• 10+ years of experience in quality and/or manufacturing processes and organizations
• 10+ years of experience working with Quality Standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 14000
• 10+ years of experience in auditing suppliers/organizations
• 10+ years of experience with reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, Boeing specifications (BAC), change, design)
• 5+ years of experience with monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• 5+ years of experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions
• Able to travel up to 75% of the time
• Available to work variable shifts

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Experience performing inspection and verification activities to products and production systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and present technical findings to various levels of leadership
• Experience, and at least considered an intermediate user, with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with risk Assessment Methodologies and supplier audits (e.g. FMEA, system, product and process audit assessment)
• Experience in the aerospace industry
• Experience with conducting First Article Inspection and/or reviewing AS9102 forms
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., structures, systems, composites, etc.)
• Strong affinity for coaching and mentoring suppliers on products/process requirement from engineering and specifications
• Lean Manufacturing or Lean Six Sigma experience (leading or co-leading teams with value stream mapping and shop floor standard work events)

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of supplier’s systems, processes and products supporting the overall prevention strategy such as Requirement Consumption Reviews (RCR), Boeing First Article Inspection (BFAI), review of supplier’s First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR)
• Quality Requirement Review (QRR), Quality Process Assessment (QPA)
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results
• Inspects or verifies products for conformity to engineering requirements
• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work
• Provides supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Supports Regional Operations SQRs to ensure supplier’s Quality Management System (QMS) compliance with Boeing requirements
• Pro-actively engages with current and new suppliers to ensure First Time Quality (FTQ)
• Ensures supplier notifications of quality escapes are processed as required; evaluates supplier Root Cause Analysis and proposed corrective action plans (RCCA) where these affect part numbers are subject to IPPSV control
• Reports supplier’s quality risks and opportunities to leadership