Supplier Quality Specialist (Virtual)

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking Supplier Quality Specialists (Level 3 or Level 4) to join the Americas-Southwest team in Orange County, California. This role requires travel to supplier facilities in the greater Orange County area, as well as occasional domestic travel based on business needs.
The BCA Supplier Quality organization is responsible for oversight of the suppliers' QMS, evaluating product quality improvement plans and driving cross-functional joint efforts in the right direction. Our responsibility is based on our QMS and our contracts with our suppliers, to ensure that all our products meet our type designs and get there with proper compliance.
Our team members enjoy and meet the challenges of working remotely, with a requirement to travel up to 25% of the time. Our team members recognize and appreciate the autonomy, trust and judgment granted to them, to ensure the oversight of our suppliers.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Career (Level 3) and Expert (Level 4) Supplier Quality Specialists.
Position Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and conducts onsite audits of Boeing procured material, parts, and assemblies
• Applies knowledge of materials, and special processes to assess supplier capability and capacity to perform and complies with Boeing specifications, engineering documents or other contractual and regulatory requirements
• Create presentations and presents to senior management at suppliers and Boeing.
• Practices root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective action to prevent recurrence of issues
• Provides mentoring and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Conducts source inspections and delegates product acceptance responsibility to suppliers
• Assesses capability and capacity of suppliers to perform current or potential future work
• Develop training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Recognizes/Identifies risks and holds suppliers accountable for the mitigation of those risks
• Supports external conformities
• Exhibits an extremely high level of Emotional Intelligence
• Protects the Boeing brand in word and deed

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and will require the selected candidate to reside in the Orange County, California area.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management
• 3+ years of experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• 1+ years of experience in performing product inspection
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills
• 3+ years of experience with project leadership leading cross-functional teams
• Experience working with structures and machining
• Proficient in MS Office tool suite and project management software tools
• Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA
• Experience with the application of improvement methodologies such as Lean, Theory of Constraints and/or Six Sigma to achieve measurable results
• Highly self-motivated individuals with excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Use of a personal vehicle, when required for company business, would be reimbursed at mileage rate per applicable company policy

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.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Pay & Benefits:
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 (Level 3): $106,250 - $143,750
Summary pay range (Level 4): $130,050 - $175,950
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 15, 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.