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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Supplier Quality has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Representative to support D1-4426 Special Processes for our Americas-Midwest team in Wichita, KS.
The successful candidate must currently reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Wichita, KS. area. They can work out of their home virtually but they must reside in the Wichita area.
The BCA Supplier Quality organization is responsible for approving and maintaining oversight of our suppliers to ensure conformance to engineering and contract requirements. Our team members work remotely, with requirements to travel up to 75% of the time, performing onsite audits and advanced quality improvements at our approved processors.
Candidates are required to travel up to 75% of the time to non-Boeing locations throughout the assigned region. Use of a personal vehicle, when required for company business, would be reimbursed at mileage rate per applicable company policy.
Position Responsibilities:
Lead, plan, organize, and conduct onsite audits of D1-4426 Special Process approved processors
Apply knowledge of materials, and special processes to assess supplier capability and capacity to perform and comply with Boeing specifications, engineering documents or other contractual and regulatory requirements
Apply technical expertise to monitor, coach, or recommend improvements to suppliers to develop and maintain internal processes that are repeatable, cost effective, and environmentally friendly
Conduct training and coordinate company initiatives to improve supplier performance and productivity
Lead, plan and conduct audits and assessments of complex supplier systems, processes and products
Strong understanding of root cause and corrective action analysis and implementation of preventative action
Provide education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
Assesses capabilities 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
Identify risks and hold suppliers accountable for the mitigation of those risks
Create presentations and presents to senior management at suppliers and Boeing
Use of a personal vehicle, when required for company business, would be reimbursed at mileage rate per company policy
Using Nadcap audit results, perform investigations as required
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
3+ years of experience with coatings and non-metallic materials
3+ years of experience with metallic materials and metallic processes
3+ years of experience working with special processes (heat treatment of metals, welding, brazing, chemical processes/finishes and coatings, composite hardware manufacturing processes, metal bonding processes, non-destructive testing) and/or special process auditing
3+ years of experience auditing to quality system standards
3+ years of experience working with Quality and/or Safety Corrective Action/Preventative Action, Root Cause Corrective Actions
Strong computing skills, excellent communication skills and be customer-oriented
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
10 years of experience in at least ONE of the following commodities: Heat Treat, Chemical Processes, Non-Destructive Testing or Welding
Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA
Working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 and AS9145
Lean or lean six sigma experience (leading or co-leading teams with value stream mapping and shop floor standard work events)
Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices and processes
Relocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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 are met as outlined in our policies.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range : $87,0000 - $112,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 20, 2025
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, 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.
