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Boeing Global Services, Distribution Business, is looking for a dynamic Supplier Quality Manager that will oversee a global supplier quality team under AS9100/9120 standards, responsible for quality assurance processes in the fasteners and hardware manufacturing sector. Key responsibilities include developing quality standards, conducting supplier audits, ensuring compliance with aerospace regulations, holding suppliers accountable to customer requirements, and educating them on best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality management, supplier relations, and aerospace manufacturing, particularly in fasteners and hardware.

Acquires and manages resources for the team and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with suppliers, stakeholders, peers, partners, customer, and direct reports.

Location: Miami, FL.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the above-mentioned location.

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. 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supplier quality management strategies to ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulations.

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of suppliers to evaluate their quality systems, processes, and capabilities.

• Collaborate with suppliers to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality.

• Monitor supplier performance metrics and maintain comprehensive records of supplier quality data.

• Lead root cause analysis and problem-solving initiatives for quality issues related to supplier products.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, program management, procurement, and operations, to ensure alignment to quality expectations and requirements.

• Provide training and support to suppliers on quality standards, processes, and best practices.

• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and advancements in quality management practices.

• Prepare and present quality reports and metrics to senior management and stakeholders.

• Conduct training sessions and educate employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices.

• Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams in implementing quality processes and resolving quality-related issues.

• Establish and maintain quality policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.

Requested Competencies:

Accountability and Responsibility

Demonstrates a willingness to accept responsibility and accountability for ones actions. Exhibits a moral, legal or mental accountability in areas of responsibility.

Adaptability

Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, and/or cultures.

Change Management

Encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. 

Continuous Improvement

Originates action to improve existing conditions and processes; uses appropriate methods to identify opportunities, implements solutions, and measures impact.

Continuous Learning

Demonstrates an interest in personal learning and development. Seeks feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop; modifies behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes. Take steps to develop and maintain the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform.

Innovation / Creativity

Discovers new opportunities and solutions for problems by looking beyond current practices and using innovative thinking. Try different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.

Planning and organizing

Effectively plan what is to be achieved and involve all relevant stakeholders. Anticipate important or critical events, identifying resource requirements and assigning responsibility for specific work, including deadlines and performance expectations. Demonstrate the use of information -gathering techniques, analyzing situations and identifying implications to make correct decisions. Demonstrate ability to monitor progress and to make changes as required.

Strategic Decision Making

Obtains information and identifies key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; commits to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values.

Teamwork

Demonstrates a commitment to the mission and motivation to combine the team’s energy and expertise to achieve a common objective. Understands the dynamics of effective teamwork to attain higher levels of performance. Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team.

Technical Competencies

Systems Thinking

Ability to understand the big picture and the inter-relationships of all positions and activities in the system, including the impact of changes in one area on another area. This includes the ability to see and understand the inter-relationships between components of systems and plans, anticipate future events, and apply the principles of systems thinking to accelerate performance.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• 8 -10 years of related work experience

• Equivalent combination of formal education, on-the-job training, and/or work experience

• Experience in supplier quality management within the aerospace industry, specifically in fasteners and hardware manufacturing.

• Proven experience in conducting supplier audits and assessments, supplier performance recovery

• 4-6 years of supervisory experience 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills

• In-depth knowledge of drawings, MIL-Standards, and customer requirements

• Knowledgeable of AS9100/9120 Standards

• Proficient computer skills and thorough knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Word, etc.)

• Detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Proficient communication skills regarding performance, coaching, discipline

• FAA, CAA, EASA Experience

Travel:

This position requires traveling up to 50 of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Quality Management or related field of study

• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100, AS9120, ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and internal teams.

• Proficient in quality management tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidate must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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 & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, 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. 

The Boeing Company also provides 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 several 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 spanet and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $100,000 - $128,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 2025

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, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.