Mid-Level - Quality Assurance Supplier

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 77,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. (a Boeing subsidiary) seeks a quality/manufacturing engineer for a 2nd shift role supporting supplier validation, root-cause analysis, and non-conformance containment on the shop floor in Kansas. You will work with CAD tools (CATIA) and SAP/MES to ensure compliance.

The candidate will read drawings, procedures, FAI documentation, and contracts, performing conformity checks and MRB validations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years in manufacturing and operations.
• 5–8 years of experience with Quality/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Competent in Root Cause Corrective Action and ability to perform conformity checks.
• Strong ability to read drawings, procedures, FAI and understand contracts.
• Ability to pass Quality Inspector training to validate use of tools for calibration.
• Ability to work inside aircraft and tight spaces, including overhead and under-head tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier product rejected by production shop floor for validation of supplier responsibility
• Ensure that suppliers provide Root Cause and Corrective Action on supplier non-conforming product rejected on tags in SAP/MES
• Investigation of customer initiated non-conformance tags for validation of supplier responsibility
• Containment of non-conforming supplier product
• Becoming Material Review Board approved for validation of supplier rejections

Skills

Root Cause Corrective Action

Reading drawings/blueprints

Independent work

Conformity checks

Tools

CATIA

SAP

MES

2D & MBD

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.

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units(“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Investigate supplier product rejected by production shop floor for validation of supplier responsibility


• Ensure that suppliers provide Root Cause and Corrective Action on supplier non-conforming product rejected on tags in SAP/MES


• Investigation of customer initiated non-conformance tags for validation of supplier responsibility


• Containment of non-conforming supplier product


• Becoming Material Review Board approved for validation of supplier rejections

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• This will be a 2nd Shift Position


• 5 - 8 years of experience in manufacturing and operations


• 5 - 8 years of experience with Quality/Manufacturing Engineering


• Competent in Root Cause Corrective Action and ability to perform conformity checks.


• Strong ability to read drawings, procedures, First Article Inspections (FAI) and understand contracts.


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.


• Knowledge of CATIA programs


• Proficient in 2D and MBD


• Use of SAP/MES


• Ability to pass Quality Inspector training to validate use of tools for calibration


• Ability to work inside aircraft and tight spaces, including overhead and under-head tasks.


• Must be able to bend, twist, lift over 20lbs, stand for lengths of time and no fear of heights


• Ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Working familiarity of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)


• LEAN and Six Sigma certification


• Contact other organizations within the company, and vendors to accomplish work assignments


• Use prints, standards, manuals, catalogs, and other documents to identify parts, materials, assemblies and to obtain dimensions, specifications, etc.


• Pass on pertinent information to succeeding shift regarding own work assignment.


• Refer questionable cases, discrepancies, suggested improvements or changes to employees of higher classification or management


• Use precision measuring instruments, inspection devices, machines and equipment, shop mathematics, inspection books, etc. in performing work assignments.


• Obtain drawings and check parts for conformance to all specifications on drawings.

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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.

We also provide 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 - Mid-Level (Level 3): $77,250 - $118,450

Kansas Tax Credit:

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.Click herefor more information on the tax credit.

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.