Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Air Dominance Proprietary

Boeing Co.; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security in Hazelwood, MO, seeks a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to lead supplier quality for a proprietary program. You will ensure quality requirements are instilled across the supply base and provide support to meet First Time Quality standards.

Responsibilities include developing quality plans, performing risk analyses, and driving continuous improvement across programs. Travel up to 15% and 1st shift, with strong emphasis on collaboration and data-driven decision

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science or computer science.
• 10+ years in safety and quality processes and procedures.
• 10+ years reading and interpreting engineering information (drawings, handbooks, standards).
• 10+ years in supplier quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements across proposals and program processes.
• Advise on bids and proposals and author quality plans for major programs and suppliers.
• Consult suppliers and business partners on quality criteria and improvements.
• Lead cross-functional continuous quality improvement efforts and benchmarking.
• Develop and implement corrective actions and validation methods.
• Lead risk analyses to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Process improvement

Engineering documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (engineering or related)

Tools

Statistical methods

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security

(BDS) has an exciting opportunity fora LeadSupplier Quality Engineer to join our Air Dominance Proprietary Quality Organization in Hazelwood, MO!

The Supplier Quality Engineer for this Proprietary Program will lead Supplier Quality efforts for the program and help grow the team. The Lead will work closely with the Supply Chain team to ensure quality requirements are instilled to the various supply base. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing quality support to suppliers to ensure all requirements are met for First Time Quality (FTQ) parts.

Join Boeing as a Quality Engineer and drive world-class safety and reliability across cutting-edge aerospace programs. In this position, you will support quality defect reduction, root-cause problem solving, and continuous improvement to ensure parts and processes meet the aerospace manufacturing standards.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads Integration of contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentationand act as an advisor/consultant across business units and the enterprise

• Provides advice regarding bids and proposals

• Authors quality plans for major programs and suppliers

• Consults suppliers and business partners

• Consults at business unit and benchmarks at enterprise level for supplier quality criteria

• Leads or represents quality in multi-system design, verification and quality reviews

• Develops and implement corrective actions

• Develops new validation and advanced statistical methods

• Leads cross-functional continuous quality improvement efforts and benchmarking of enterprise and industry best practices

• Conducts risk analyses to support continuous improvement initiatives and implement risk mitigation control plans.

• Works under consultative direction

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• More than 10 years of experience working with safety and quality processes and procedures

• More than 10 years of experience reading, understanding and interpreting engineering technical information (e.g., drawings, handbooks, industry standards and specifications)

• More than 10 years of experience in Supplier Quality processes

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• More than 10 years of experience leading or managing projects and/or teams

• More than 10 years of experience in defining, developing, implementing, or improving production processes

• More than 10 years of experience in design and quality reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift, however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.

Travel:

This position may require up to 15% travel.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: USD $149,600 - $202,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until Nov. 19, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.