Supplier Quality Specialist (Northern Ireland)

The Boeing Company; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist to join their team in Northern Ireland. This hybrid role involves leading audits and assessments at supplier facilities to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assessments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to perform source inspections on various hardware. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and develop supplier performance in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about quality assurance and supplier management, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience in quality assessments.
• Ability to perform source inspections on hardware and assemblies.
• Knowledge of ISO9001 and AS9100 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and assessments of supplier systems and products.
• Document and report audit results for compliance.
• Provide training and coaching to suppliers on quality systems.

Skills

Audit and Quality Assessments

Root Cause Corrective Action

Communication Skills

Technical Skills for Source Inspections

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ISO9001

AS9100

AS9102

AS9117

AS9145

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.

Supplier Quality Specialist – UK – Northern Ireland

The Boeing Company is currently hiring a Supplier Quality Specialist in the Northern Ireland. This role is for a Supplier Quality Representative site-based at a supplier’s facility. The individual will lead and report audits and assessments of suppliers' systems, processes and products, including inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies.

The individual will support and report 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 verifies products for compliance with requirements of various technologies and commodities
• Ensures supplier notifications of quality escapes are processed as required; evaluate supplier
• 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
• Supports regulatory agency audits (FAA)

This position will be hybrid working, with an expectation to work onsite every week either in Kilkeel or Portadown.

The selected candidate will need to be willing to flex working arrangements to fit with changing business and supplier requirements.

There will be a semi-regular requirement for travel within the UK.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Basic Qualifications (Required Experience/Education/Skill):

• Bachelor’s degree and typically a minimum of 5 years or more related work experience, or a Master’s degree and typically 3 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior audit and quality assessments experience
• Ability and the technical skills to perform source inspections on various types of hardware and assemblies.
• Working comprehension of the requirements of ISO9001 or AS9100 (preferred)
• Possess knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action methodologies
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Fluent in English in spoken and written.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience/Skills):

• Master Degree in Engineering or other technical disciplines
• Knowledge or aircraft interiors
• Working comprehension of the requirements of AS9102
• Working or have worked at a company or government agency providing parts or services to the aerospace industry
• Ability to conduct audits of suppliers’ quality management system and processes to determine compliance with Boeing technical and contractual requirements
• Experience developing supplier improvement plans and strategies, providing training, and coaching
• Working knowledge of AS9117 and AS9145
• Experience developing supplier improvement plans and strategies, providing training, and coaching

Other Job related information:

This assignment is for a site-based individual, in Northern Ireland (United Kingdom). The selected candidate will typically work on-site at the supplier’s facility, although some flexibility for remote working could apply. The position might require occasional travels.

Important information regarding this requisition: This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE CURRENT LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IMMEDIATELY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM. BOEING WILL NOT ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN IMMIGRATION AND LABOUR 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.

Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 19, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)

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; race, color, ethnicity, 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. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.