Senior Manager, Supplier Quality

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality. This Leader will lead global multi-functional teams responsible for maintaining high supplier quality standards across BGS commercial and government programs. You will be responsible for developing and implementing business plans, policies, procedures and strategies to improve supply base quality performance.  Position can be located in either Seattle, WA., San Antonio, TX., Plano, TX., Hazelwood, MO., and Charleston, SC.

In this role you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, collaborate cross-functionally, drive quality improvements that directly support the BGS business

• Vital part of BGS Supplier Quality and plays a key role in fostering a culture of quality excellence and continuous improvement within the supply base

• Lead organizational investigations into supplier quality issues

• Identify and manage risk mitigation efforts

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and develop managers and teams responsible for end-to-end supplier quality, including investigations, containment, audits, and corrective actions within the BGS supply base.

• Oversee supplier quality audits, first article inspections, and source inspections aligned with BGS program requirements to ensure compliance with all quality standards and specifications.

• Drive early identification and resolution of supplier-related quality issues and/or product safety risks that require Safety Management System (SMS) evaluation, acting as the key integrator among suppliers, supply chain, program, and engineering teams.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and supplier partners to mitigate quality risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support program requirements.

• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership to promote a culture of quality, safety, and operational & functional excellence across the BGS supplier network.

• Lead functional excellence, lean and process improvement activities focused on elevating supplier quality and operational performance within BGS.

• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on supplier quality status, risks, and improvement initiatives to BGS leadership.

• Provide coaching, education, and guidance on Boeing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality problem-solving methodologies to teams and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and Boeing quality protocols specific to the BGS organization.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience): 

• 5+ years of experience in a production-related discipline such as Manufacturing, Quality, Production Engineering, Supplier Management, and/or Supplier Quality

• 5+ years of experience managing a global team

• 1+ years of experience in communication and presenting strategies at executive levels

• 1+years of experience working with suppliers to address non-conformances and problem resolution

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or related field.

• Hands-on experience with Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

• Proficient with Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM) and advanced problem-solving techniques.

• Skilled in data analysis tools such as MS Excel, Tableau or equivalent for quality metrics and reporting.

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated success in driving supplier quality excellence and operational risk mitigation within a global context

• Innovative mindset with practical problem-solving and decision-making

• Strategic leadership with strong business acumen

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.

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: $183,600 – $265,650

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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