Aerospace Quality Engineering Manager

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 102,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary, seeks a senior QA professional to ensure quality, reliability, and safety across complex aerostructure programs. You will shape quality systems, lead cross-functional reviews, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes RCCA, FAI familiarity, and collaboration with Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain teams to meet stringent standards and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 5+ years’ experience in a quality discipline.
• Experience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment.
• Functional inspection experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to ensure quality, reliability, and safety.
• Provides quality system design and analysis review to validate decisions.
• Analyzes requirements to develop methods, procedures, and metrics.
• Performs material review dispositions for nonconforming items.
• Performs audits and testing of products, processes, and measurement systems.
• Ensures configuration management and participates in design/product reviews.
• Conducts benchmarking and analyzes performance data to improve quality.
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective actions.
• Interacts with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulators to ensure compliance.
• Uses statistical methods to ensure safety, reliability, and process capability.

Skills

Quality management

Root Cause Analysis (RCCA)

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Continuous process improvement

Leadership

First Article Inspections (FAI)

Multi-priority management

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary, seeks a senior QA professional to ensure quality, reliability, and safety across complex aerostructure programs. You will shape quality systems, lead cross-functional reviews, and drive corrective actions in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role emphasizes RCCA, FAI familiarity, and collaboration with Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain teams to meet stringent standards and customer expectations.