Supplier Quality Specialist

Boeing; City of Syracuse (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Health and retirement benefits

Paid/unpaid time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Supplier Quality Specialist in Syracuse, NY. The role involves conducting audits of suppliers, assessing quality management systems, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in quality management and are proficient in root cause analysis. This position offers competitive pay and requires travel up to 75% of the time, providing flexibility to work remotely.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct onsite audits of procured material.
• Provide education on quality systems and compliance issues.
• Assess suppliers' capability and capacity.

Skills

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Emotional Intelligence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

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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 Commercial Airplanes (BCA) Supplier Quality has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Representative (Level 3 or 4) to join the Supplier Quality Northeast & Supplier Performance team in Syracuse, New York.

The BCA Supplier Quality organization is responsible for oversight of the suppliers’ QMS, evaluating product quality improvement plans and driving cross-functional joint efforts in the right direction. Our responsibility is based on our QMS and our contracts with our suppliers, to ensure that all our products meet our type designs and get there with proper compliance. Our team members enjoy and meet the challenges of working remotely, with a requirement to travel up to 75% of the time. Our team members recognize and appreciate the autonomy, trust and judgment granted to them, to ensure the oversight of our suppliers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and conduct onsite audits of Boeing procured material, parts, and assemblies
• Apply knowledge of materials, and special processes to assess supplier capability and capacity to perform and comply with Boeing specifications, engineering documents or other contractual and regulatory requirements
• Strong understanding of root cause and corrective action analysis and the implementation of acceptable preventative action
• Provides education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Conduct source inspections and delegate product acceptance responsibility to suppliers
• Assesses capability and capacity of suppliers to perform current or potential future work
• Develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Recognize/Identify risks, and hold suppliers accountable for the mitigation of those risks
• Create presentations and present to senior management at suppliers and Boeing
• Support external conformities
• Use of a personal vehicle, when required for company business, would be reimbursed at mileage rate per applicable company policy
• Exhibit an extremely high level of Emotional Intelligence
• Protect the Boeing brand in word and deed

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• 3+ years of experience of conducting/leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) Audits
• 3+ years of experience of conducting Quality investigations, Root Cause analysis and implementation and verification of Corrective Actions in production environments
• 1+ years of experience using project management software or another portfolio management tool
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Willing and able to travel up to 75% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in the application / deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) or AS9145 within organizations
• 3+ year of working knowledge of ISO9001, AS9100 and AS9145
• 1+ years of experience with the application of improvement methodologies such as Lean, Theory of Constraints and/or Six Sigma
• 1+ years of experience with mixed technologies – machining, fabrication and assembly, electronics assembly, etc
• Working knowledge of quality tools and processes such as FMEA, control plans, SPC and MSA

Other Information

• 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 are met as outlined in our policies.
• Total Rewards: Boeing offers a Total Rewards package including competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, health and retirement benefits, and paid/unpaid time off. Specific programs vary by location and other eligibility factors.
• Export Control Requirements: This position must 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.
• Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. 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, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 13, 2025.