Spirit Defense - Multi-Functional Quality Manager

Spirit Defense, A Boeing Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug free workplace

Job summary

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., through Spirit Defense, seeks a Quality leader to direct quality activities across acquire, define, produce or service processes and to implement robust policies, processes and improvements. You will work with suppliers, customers and regulators to ensure quality and compliance while driving cross-functional teams and data-driven metrics.

A U.S. Secret Clearance is required; DoD considerations and a high school diploma are noted, with leadership and QMS experience

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access.
• 2+ years of related Quality experience.
• Candidate must be able to secure program access approval.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality teams across acquire, define, produce or service processes.
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices.
• Interfaces with organizations, suppliers, customers, and regulators on priorities and progress.
• Provides organizational vision and strategic quality plans, policies and procedures.
• Communicates, educates, trains and coaches on Quality policies.
• Delivers cross-functional leadership and Quality technical expertise.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Data metrics

QMS

DoD compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Leads and directs quality organizations or provides cross-functional quality integration leadership for acquire, define, produce or service processes
• Establishes, oversees, and administers processes, policies, and best practices, and determines resource requirements, acquisition, redeployment, 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

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
• 2+ of related Quality experience
• Successful candidates must be able to secure program access approval

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active DoD Security Clearance
• High School Diploma or GED
• Leadership experience
• Data metrics background
• QMS experience

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: $88,100 - $135,050

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.

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

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.