Mid-Level Quality Engineer

Boeing; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop processes and systems ensuring quality, reliability, and safety of products and services. You will review quality system design and analyze requirements to improve methods, procedures, and metrics.

The role requires 2+ years in quality engineering, ABET-accredited engineering, and proficient MS Office skills. On-site position with union representation and competitive Total Rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 2+ years in Quality Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Data analytics capability and familiarity with engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and safety standards.
• Reviews and analyzes quality system design to ensure decision integrity.
• Analyzes requirements to develop methods, procedures, and metrics for quality.
• Evaluates dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
• Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses.
• Tests and approves products, processes, and measurement systems.
• Ensures configuration management and participates in design reviews.

Skills

Data Analytics

RCCA Experience

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

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

• Develops processes, systems, and equipment to uphold quality, reliability, and system safety standards for company or procured products and services
• Provides review and analysis of quality system design to ensure the integrity of decisions impacting products and services
• Analyzes contractual, product definition, and specification requirements to develop or modify methods, procedures, and metrics for achieving quality standards
• Evaluates and provides dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment
• Conducts scientific evaluations, audits, and analyses
• Tests and approves products, processes, equipment, and measurement systems
• Ensures processes incorporate configuration management and participates in design and product reviews to meet quality, reliability, safety, and business objectives
• Conducts research, benchmarking, and analysis to improve process capability and product quality
• Performs root cause analyses and supports corrective action implementation to address nonconformance issues
• Interfaces with employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with requirements
• Utilizes statistical methodologies to maintain or enhance safety, reliability, and process capability levels
• Submit job planning change requests on behalf of quality organization

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita, KS, location.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program
• 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering or a related engineering field
• Must be proficient in Microsoft products such as Power Point, Excel, and Word
• Data Analytics
• Working with engineering drawings and customer specification
• Must have good communication skills
• RCCA Experience

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Project Management Experience
• Aerospace background
• Proficiency in technical writing
• Experience in strategic planning and operations
• Competence in conducting quality audits, including process and product auditing (process control documents)
• Self-motivated; taking ownership of projects and issues, including follow through to closure and resolution

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): $85,850 - $131,600

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 here for more information on the tax credit.

Export Control Requirements

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.

• 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.