Experienced Supplier Quality Engineer

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Location:

Minneapolis, MN;
Davenport, IA; or Cedar Rapids, IA.

This position will be focused on coordination between the BDS programs, Site Supplier Quality, and Supplier Quality and Program Management Partner teams (Advanced Quality & Readiness, GFO, Regional Ops) to ensure the right preventive (Early Quality Initiative) and reactive actions are planned, implemented and communicated holistically to improve the performance of the supply base and meet program and customer needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring meetings are planned and executed with suppliers.
• Conducting data analysis and engaging all resources within SQ&PM (i.e., RCR, APQP, PRA’s). Partner with Site SQ and Program Functional Partners (including Supply Chain) to understand supplier challenges and address needs.
• Acting as liaison between all teams to track actions for improvement of the supplier challenges.
• Developing standard cadence between supplier and teams for prevention and recovery activities.
• Attending/reporting in Program and Business Partner meetings.
• Managing requests and functional participation for Supplier Readiness & Advanced Quality activities.
• Facilitating root cause corrective action within the supply base.

• Plan and conduct audits and assessments of supplier systems, processes, and products.
• Document and report audit and assessment results.
• Inspect or verify products for compliance with requirements.
• Lead and conduct prevention and recovery activities within the supply base.
• Assist with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work.
• Provide supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues, and company initiatives.
• Resolve routine issues and concerns.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• Experience collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data, then summarizing findings; developing conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
• 3+ years of experience preparing and presenting succinctly to teams, senior leadership, and external customers.
• 3+ years of experience in project management and/or cross‑functional integration.
• 3+ years of experience working in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management.
• 3+ years of experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) and failure analysis.

• 3+ years of experience conducting/leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) audits.

Position may require travel up to 50% of the time within region to support suppliers, primarily in Iowa and Minneapolis, MN. Some travel outside the region may be required.

Successful candidates must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace; 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.

Base pay ranges:
Minneapolis, MN: $107,100 – $144,900;
Davenport, IA and Cedar Rapids, IA: $100,300 – $135,700. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Eligible employees can enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and various paid and unpaid time‑away programs.

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements: a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 is required, including U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees.

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required.

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Must obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post‑Start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

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.