Supplier Quality Specialist (Virtual)

Boeing Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Birmingham seeks a qualified individual for a role focused on quality oversight and supplier management. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, reviewing quality compliance documents, and interacting with suppliers to improve performance. Candidates should have experience with composite and machined parts inspection, and good communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary, inclusive culture, and excellent benefits including generous leave options and a pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plans

Pension Plan with employer contribution

Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

23 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier oversight and quality inspection.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee supplier quality and conduct performance evaluations.
• Review and accept Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Implement Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP).

Skills

Quality inspection

Communication

Data entry

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supplier oversight and surveillance.
• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) review and acceptance.
• Supplier development and mentoring.
• Earlier Quality Involvement (EQI) and Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.
• Continuous improvement.
• Creating and presenting metrics and performance data.
• Product verification and in-process reporting.
• Reporting to the Supplier Quality Regional Manager.

The successful candidate will have a background in quality/inspection, be able to understand and interpret 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings, production paperwork and manufacturing specifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in the inspection of composite, machined and fabricated parts and assemblies and knowledge of the installation of electrical/electronic line replaceable units (LRU), experience on wire looms and fuel systems would be an advantage.
• Experience in the review of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to the AS9102 standard, be able to articulate non‑compliance/conformities to the document owners and progress through to a compliant resolution.
• Knowledge and experience of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Type Certificate process would also be an advantage although training will be provided for successful candidates to carry out conformity inspections and test set‑up as part of the FAA type approval process.
• Good communication skills – verbal and written.
• Computer skills will be required to input data into a number of different on‑line and off‑line systems and applications.

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 6× 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