Quality First Level Manager

The Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,850 - 111,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Quality Manager in Wichita, Kansas. This role involves leading quality organizations, managing program quality requirements, and ensuring adherence to quality policies and processes. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in quality disciplines and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $72,850 to $111,700, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Quality discipline.
• 3+ years’ leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality organizations and cross-functional quality integration.
• Manage program quality requirements aligning with customer needs.
• Communicate and educate on Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Experience in Quality Management System (QMS)

Leadership experience

Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)

Project management

Functional Inspection experience

Microsoft Office applications

SAP

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership.
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, improvement plans and quality measures.
• Interfaces with other organizations, external suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to define, evaluate and communicate accomplishment of project and program priorities through all phases in the product or service lifecycle.
• Provides organizational vision and strategic plan, quality policies, processes, and procedures, as well as process improvements and prevention measures.
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches customers, suppliers, and internal personnel regarding Quality policies, processes, and procedures.
• Provides cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise.
• Manage program quality requirements by aligning efforts to the customer requirements, overseeing product acceptance, ensuring program cadence, develop and maintain charts, communications, presentations.
• Manage Quality Resources
• Manage Root Cause and Corrective Actions

Shift

This position has openings on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years’ experience in a Quality discipline
• 3+ years’ leadership experience
• Experience in Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Experience in Aerospace or a Manufacturing environment
• Functional Inspection experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and effectively work multiple simultaneous assignments in a fast-paced, rapid change environment.
• Support multiple functions such as Assembly, Fabrication, and Supply Chain
• Root Cause and Correct Action (RCCA)
• Project management
• Computing – Microsoft Office applications.
• SAP
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• NADCAP Certification Experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working cross functionally across teams.
• Analytical, demonstrated ability to analyze requirements and prioritize accordingly.
• Strong leadership ability
• A focus on continuous process improvement
• Exceptional time management skills
• Working familiarity of First Article Inspections (FAI)
• Functional experience in First Article Inspection (FAI)
• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Familiar with multiple inspection methodologies: inspection tools, machines, CMM etc.

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: $72,850 - $111,700

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. Please review applicable program details with a recruiter for more information.

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.