Quality Engineering and Program Manager

The Boeing Company; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 123,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Quality Engineering and Program Manager to lead a team of quality engineers and NCQA engineers, ensuring quality is central to program execution. The role requires strong communication to translate complex issues into actionable updates for senior leadership.

This onsite position will manage resources, develop quality strategies, and oversee risk and producibility reviews, while collaborating with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 1+ year of leadership experience (team leader, temp manager, cross-functional project/program management) or completion of Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• 1+ year of schedule-related risk analyses and providing solutions to management
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with written and verbal communication with executive-level management

Responsibilities

• Manages employees performing quality engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
• Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.
• Ability to understand the big picture and inter-relationships of functions.
• Ability to effectively communicate current state technical performance to plans for executive consumption.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP

Early Quality Involvement

RCCA

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 for a Quality Engineering and Program Manager to join our Air Dominance Proprietary team in Mesa, AZ!

This position will require the ability to lead through complexity, make sound technical decisions and keep quality at the center of program execution. This leader will manage a team of Quality Engineers and NCQA Engineers while balancing technical rigor with demanding program schedules. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can quickly translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable information without compromising quality including quality status and schedule risks to senior and executive leadership.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing quality engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle.
• Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans.
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
• Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
• Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility.
• Manages, develops and motivates employees.
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports
• Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility
• Ability to understand the big picture and inter-relationships of functions
• Ability to effectively communicate current state technical performance to plans for executive consumption

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Special Program Access or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position.

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• 1+ year of experience performing schedule-related risk and opportunity analyses and providing potential solutions to management
• 3+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with Communication, both written and verbal, with a comfort in public speaking and frequent interactions with executive-level management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field
• Prior Quality Management Experience
• Direct experience performing in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, project management, system engineering, or change management
• Solid working knowledge of Quality Tools (APQP, Early Quality Involvement, RCCA)
• Experience building internal and external customer relationships

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 10-15% of the time.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest 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.

Total Rewards:

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: $123,250 - $166,750

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

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.