Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist
Company:
Boeing United Kingdom Limited
Job Title: Supplier Quality Readiness Specialist
Position Overview
Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Readiness Specialists to join our Prevention and Work Movement team in the UK.
The primary function of this role will be to perform Work Movement Risk Mitigation activities across the region to ensure suppliers start production of Boeing product in compliance to all applicable requirements.
Our team members enjoy and meet the challenges of working remotely, with requirements to travel up to 50% of the time to different supplier locations in the region, we recognize and appreciate the autonomy, trust and judgment granted to them, to ensure the oversight of our suppliers.
Position Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will perform the following duties:
• Plans and conducts Work Movement Risk Mitigation activities which include but are not limited to Quality Requirements Reviews, Requirements Consumption Reviews, Boeing First Article Inspections, Source Inspection, review of suppliers’ First Article Inspection reports.
• Plans and conducts surveillance and oversight to Suppliers’ Work Transfer processes.
• Ensures suppliers have proper processes in place to assess and mitigate/eliminate quality risks associated with Work Transfer movements
• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work.
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results in coordination with Regional Operations Supplier Quality Representatives for any assessments performed.
• Ensures supplier notifications of quality escapes are processed as required; evaluates supplier Root Cause Analysis and proposed corrective action plans (RCCA) where these affect part numbers subject to IPPSV control.
• Monitors quality improvement initiatives at suppliers; develops training materials and other resources to support improvements in supplier performance and productivity
• Report supplier's quality risks and opportunities to leadership.
This is an on-site position that requires frequent travel to suppliers’ locations. Location of work is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
• 5+ years of Aerospace industry experience in a Quality, Production and, or Engineering role.
• 5+ years of experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, specifications and GD&T
• 5+ years of experience interfacing with suppliers (Supplier Quality)
• 5+ years of experience monitoring supplier performance to ensure system integration and compliance with requirements
• 5+ years of experience with working root cause and corrective action analysis and implementation of acceptable preventative action
• Able to travel up to 50% of the time
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
• 10+ years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering field.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Knowledge of assembly and production processes, manufacturing capabilities (e.g., structures, systems, composites, etc.)
• Working experience with AS9100 Series standard (AS9102, AS9138, AS9145, etc.)
• Strong affinity for coaching and mentoring suppliers on products/process requirement from engineering and specifications
• Strong supplier quality development background
• Lean or lean six sigma experience (leading or co-leading teams with value stream mapping and shop floor standard work events)
• Working knowledge of various quality tools and processes such as APQP, FMEA, control plans, SPC, FAI, RCCA
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Work Authorization:
This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
Language Requirements:
Not Applicable
Education:
Not Applicable
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance:
This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award Program
This position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:
Day Shift (United Kingdom)