Global Supplier Quality Leader (Senior Manager)

The Boeing Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality to lead global teams ensuring top-tier supplier quality across BGS programs. This role involves shaping strategies, driving continuous improvements, and partnering across functions to mitigate risks and elevate performance.

You will shepherd quality initiatives, oversee audits, and deliver executive reports while coaching teams on Boeing QMS and problem-solving methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a production-related discipline such as Manufacturing, Quality, Production Engineering, Supplier Management, and/or Supplier Quality
• 5+ years of experience managing a global team
• 1+ years of experience in communication and presenting strategies at executive levels
• 1+ years of experience working with suppliers to address non-conformances and problem resolution

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop managers and teams responsible for end-to-end supplier quality, including investigations, containment, audits, and corrective actions within the BGS supply base.
• Oversee supplier quality audits, first article inspections, and source inspections aligned with BGS program requirements to ensure compliance with all quality standards and specifications.
• Drive early identification and resolution of supplier-related quality issues and/or product safety risks that require Safety Management System (SMS) evaluation, acting as the key integrator among suppliers, supply chain, program, and engineering teams.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and supplier partners to mitigate quality risks and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support program requirements.
• Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership to promote a culture of quality, safety, and operational & functional excellence across the BGS supplier network.
• Lead functional excellence, lean and process improvement activities focused on elevating supplier quality and operational performance within BGS.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on supplier quality status, risks, and improvement initiatives to BGS leadership.
• Provide coaching, education, and guidance on Boeing Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality problem-solving methodologies to teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards and Boeing quality protocols specific to the BGS organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality improvements

Lead investigations

Risk mitigation

Continuous improvement

Coaching on QMS

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Tableau

BPSM

Job description

The Boeing Company is seeking a Senior Manager, Supplier Quality to lead global teams ensuring top-tier supplier quality across BGS programs. This role involves shaping strategies, driving continuous improvements, and partnering across functions to mitigate risks and elevate performance.

You will shepherd quality initiatives, oversee audits, and deliver executive reports while coaching teams on Boeing QMS and problem-solving methodologies.