Senior Supplier & Qualification Engineer (Contract)

Boeing; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Boeing is seeking a senior contract role to serve as the primary interface between the program team and equipment suppliers, guiding the qualification lifecycle from drawing review to FAA certification. This high-visibility position supports a rapid-prototype program through a Boeing-approved third party.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, supplier coordination, and conformity/testing oversight, requiring extensive aerospace experience and DER familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• FAA DER credentials or familiarity with DER processes is a plus.
• Relevant certifications in program or engineering management are a plus.
• 10 to 15 years in equipment or program management in aerospace/defense.
• Minimum 5 years in qualification testing of airborne equipment or systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical supplier management activities in support of a rapid-prototype program.
• Manage and integrate supplier schedules to ensure alignment with program milestones.
• Perform technical drawing review and approval in accordance with program requirements.
• Oversee and manage qualification test deliverables from suppliers.
• Manage conformity activities to ensure hardware meets design and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee qualification test execution at supplier facilities.
• Lead and support FAA certification efforts related to equipment qualification.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison between the program team and equipment suppliers.

Skills

FAA certification

Supplier management

Drawing review

Qualification testing

Conformity inspection

Communication

Avionics / mission computing

Rapid prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Boeing is seeking a senior contract role to serve as the primary interface between the program team and equipment suppliers, guiding the qualification lifecycle from drawing review to FAA certification. This high-visibility position supports a rapid-prototype program through a Boeing-approved third party.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, supplier coordination, and conformity/testing oversight, requiring extensive aerospace experience and DER familiarity.