Quality Engineering and Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Mesa, AZ seeks a Quality Engineering and Program Manager to lead a team of Quality and NCQA engineers, guiding quality strategy and execution across programs. The role balances technical rigor with demanding schedules, translating complex issues into clear plans for senior leadership. Onsite work is required; U.S.

Citizenship and security clearance are prerequisites. The ideal candidate communicates well, mentors staff, and drives continuous improvement in quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Experience leading quality engineering teams or programs.
• Experience with schedule-based risk analysis and mitigation.
• Strong communication with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manages quality engineering and NCQA activities across programs.
• Develops quality strategies and plans for new programs.
• Provides education and coaching on Quality System.
• Manages resources and drives performance improvements.
• Maintains relationships with customers, stakeholders and suppliers.
• Oversees technical reviews to ensure quality and producibility.

Skills

Leadership

Schedule risk analysis

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

APQP

RCCA

Job description

Quality Engineering and Program Manager

Company: The Boeing Company

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.

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.

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including the benefits listed above. 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

Language Requirements: Not Applicable

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement: 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.

Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program: This position is not contingent upon program award.

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

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. EEO is the law. Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify E-Verify (English) E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement Right to Work (English) Right to Work (Spanish)

The Boeing Company is committed to protecting, connecting and exploring our world and beyond, safely and sustainably. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive of every teammate, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.