Quality Production Specialist (Planning & Config Assurance)

The Boeing Company; Durham; On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Experienced Quality Production Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves overseeing quality management processes, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and mentoring technicians. The selected candidate will work closely with engineering teams to analyze product non-conformances and implement corrective actions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to critical aerospace projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance in aerospace and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality and/or Safety roles.
• Experience with military maintenance and engineering specifications.
• Ability to perform failure and forensic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversees product quality and non-conformance resolution.
• Guides root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Creates analytical reports and maintains aircraft records.

Skills

Quality Corrective Action

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ years of related work experience

Tools

USAF IMDS

CEMS Maintenance Tools

Job description

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.

The Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) T7-A Total Quality team is seeking an Experienced Quality Production Specialist to support flight test and flight operations in St. Louis, MO, but will be located in Edwards AFB, CA, for up to an 18 month temporary assignment.

Position may also include additional travel to other Air Force Bases in the future.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides guidance for reviews and validates product non-conformances and disposition type, quality procedures and engineering requirements
• Oversees the analysis and evaluation of the quality of products, operations and processes
• Applies advanced knowledge of aerospace design, systems and integration to perform failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems
• Guides or provides assistance in the root cause analysis of nonconformance.
• Verifies the accuracy of analysis results by consulting with other authorities in the technical field
• Oversees the process of problem resolution to ensure effectiveness of the Quality Management System
• Reviews and oversees approval of Quality planning changes or disposition of nonconformance hardware products/processes
• Provides direction for validation of corrective action to assure causes of nonconformance has been eliminated
• Creates formal analytical reports and coordinates with the responsible parties for internal/external distribution
• Works under minimal direction and is responsible for training and mentoring technicians

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Aircraft flight releases open item reconciliation and US red X sign off authority
• Initiates, prepares, and maintains aircraft logbooks per requirements
• Tracks Inspections and Life Limited parts in accordance with applicable service guidance
• Prepares aircraft inventory records, reviews technical directives and initiates appropriate action to ensure all required changes, inspections have been accomplished and documented
• Ensures appropriate aircraft and technical directive records are maintained
• Maintains a log of aircraft and engine flight hours and landings
• Enters flight discrepancies into Aircraft Flight Reporting System (AFRS)
• Performs Engine Accounting functions per requirements
• Maintains CAD/PAD records per government requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge of technical orders and technical publications
• Maintains aircraft build records in accordance with Records & Information Management requirement
• Reviews / writes internal company processes (BPI’s) and recommends process improvements

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed locations (Travel is expected between sites)

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience working with Quality and/or Safety Corrective Action/Preventative Action, Root Cause Corrective Actions
• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
• 3+ years of experience with data analysis and/or data mining
• 3+ years of experience working in a quality job role
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Experience with military maintenance in accordance Air Force instructions and forms

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more year's related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 3+ year of aerospace, fabrication, or manufacturing experience
• Material Review Board experience or similar Liaison Engineering experience
• Experience communicating to program leadership
• Familiarity USAF IMDS and CEMS maintenance tools and 781 forms
• USAF Plans, Scheduling and Documentation, Familiarity with USAF T.O. 00-20-1 and AFI 21-101 and aircraft specific -6 Technical Orders.
• Military logs and records keeping experience

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift

Relocation:

This position does allow for relocation to St Louis, MO. While on temporary duty in CA, other benefits will be provided.

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.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

Salary Pay Range: $83,300 - $112,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 07, 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.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

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.