Supplier Quality Specialist

Boeing; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer

Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual

Job summary

Boeing in the United Kingdom is seeking a Supplier Quality Assurance professional to lead supplier quality activities, ensure contract and regulatory compliance, and manage supplier performance.

The role includes onboarding suppliers, reviewing statements of work, creating product verification plans for high‑risk components, driving corrective actions to closure, and contributing to continuous improvement within a diverse aerospace team. UK security checks required.

Qualifications

• Supplier Quality Assurance experience
• Ability to Gain SC clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality activities to ensure that suppliers' products and services, quality systems, special processes, meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations (including software quality requirements)
• Manage suppliers that support various component exchange and services programs
• Develops and executes business plans, quality requirements reviews, quality improvement plans all to improve supplier performance.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, peers, partners, suppliers
• Work closely with Supplier Management & Procurement for onboarding of new suppliers and ensuring they are captured in the Boeing supplier management system.
• Review supplier statements of work and purchase contacts to ensure all customer & regulatory requirements are communicated to suppliers.
• Create Product verification plans for Critical/High risk components.
• Manage Supplier raised Notice of Escapes.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports through to closure and verification.
• BDUK Quality process improvements for ensuring all supplier requirements are captured and assured.
• Partnering with BDUK Programme Quality with regards to new contracts and supplier requirements
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Skills

Supplier Quality Assurance

SC clearance

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Perform supplier quality activities to ensure that suppliers' products and services, quality systems, special processes, meet purchase contract requirements and applicable regulatory agency and government regulations (including software quality requirements)
• Manage suppliers that support various component exchange and services programs
• Develops and executes business plans, quality requirements reviews, quality improvement plans all to improve supplier performance.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, peers, partners, suppliers
• Work closely with Supplier Management & Procurement for onboarding of new suppliers and ensuring they are captured in the Boeing supplier management system.
• Review supplier statements of work and purchase contacts to ensure all customer & regulatory requirements are communicated to suppliers.
• Create Product verification plans for Critical/High risk components.
• Manage Supplier raised Notice of Escapes.
• Manage Supplier Corrective Action Reports through to closure and verification.
• BDUK Quality process improvements for ensuring all supplier requirements are captured and assured.
• Partnering with BDUK Programme Quality with regards to new contracts and supplier requirements
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Supplier Quality Assurance experience
• Ability to Gain SC clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Quality Management Systems
• Experience working with a globally diverse team
• Aircraft maintenance experience (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul)
• Working within an aerospace regulated environment and specifically MAA, EASA or CAA
• Supplier Software Quality requirements
• AS9100 lead auditor
• APQP or PPAP experience
• Continuous Improvement or LEAN qualifications

Relocation

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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

What Boeing offers you

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 6x annual salary life insurance
• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

Company Culture

Boeing is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.