Supplier Quality Specialist

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The Boeing Company is currently hiring a Supplier Quality Specialist. The individual will lead and document audits and assessments of suppliers' systems, processes and products, including inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of supplier systems, processes and products to determine compliance with Boeing technical and contractual requirements.
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results.
• Inspects or verify products for compliance with requirements of various technologies and commodities.
• Evaluate supplier Root Cause Analysis and proposed corrective action plans, review and support supplier improvement activities.
• Conducts investigations in support of rejected product, notification of escapements, notices of failure.
• 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 to develop and improve supplier performance and productivity.
• Monitors quality improvement initiatives at supplier; develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Please note that the position will require frequent travel circa 60%

This position is expected to be hybrid, we are looking for a candidate located in the area of East Midlands/north of East Midlands to accommodate supplier support demand. Visits to local/nearest offices as well as supplier sites are expected and aligned as per business needs. Flexibility to work from home outside of business need travel is applicable.

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior audit and quality assessments experience.
• Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
• Ability and the technical skills to lead and perform source inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies.
• Ability to conduct audits of suppliers’ quality management system and processes to determine compliance with Boeing technical and contractual requirements.
• Ability and the technical skills to lead and perform source inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies.
• Working comprehension of the requirements of AS9100 and AS9102.
• Fluent in English in spoken and written.
• Driving License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working or have worked at a company or government agency providing parts or services to the aerospace industry would be ideal.
• Experience developing supplier improvement plans and strategies, providing training, and coaching.
• Experience or knowledge of APQP.
• Experience or qualification in special processes (heat treatment, coating etc.).

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Work Authorization: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the European Union. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

Relocation: This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.