Senior Quality Management Systems Specialist

This role is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of the Quality Management System in support of aerospace distribution operations, with emphasis on AS9100, AS9120, and related aviation, space, and defense quality requirements. The Lead Quality Auditor will coach and support team members, reinforce quality expectations, and help sustain a culture of safety, quality, integrity, accountability, humility, inclusion, and transparency.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in aerospace quality systems, internal auditing, corrective action management, and continuous improvement. This position will also partner closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies to support compliance, risk mitigation, and operational excellence across the business.

• →Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance procedures and activities to ensure products and services comply with aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• →Establish, maintain, and improve quality policies, procedures, and work instructions in support of AS9100, AS9120, and other applicable aerospace requirements.
• →Plan, conduct, and evaluate Quality Management System audits, surveillance activities, and performance metrics to assess system effectiveness and compliance.
• →Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System in alignment with applicable aerospace standards, customer expectations, and business objectives.
• →Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams in implementing quality processes, addressing nonconformances, and resolving quality-related issues.
• →Identify opportunities for improvement within the QMS and lead initiatives that improve quality performance, efficiency, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• →Conduct training and awareness sessions to ensure employees understand aerospace quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• →Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to verify compliance with quality requirements and support supplier development and continuous improvement.
• →Lead investigations into nonconformances, customer complaints, escapes, and quality incidents; perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• →Support compliance with applicable regulatory and customer requirements, including participation in audits and interactions with external stakeholders as needed.
• →Stay current on aerospace industry trends, regulatory changes, and quality management best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of experience conducting Quality Management System audits in an aerospace, aviation, or defense environment.
• Current Lead Quality Auditor Certification in ISO 9001 or AS9100
• 5+ years of experience working with Quality Management Systems, including ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or AS9120
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
• This position may require traveling domestically up to 25% of the time.

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. 

• Master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations.
• Professional Project Management (PMP) Certification
• Experience working with additional aerospace quality standards such as AS9110.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies such as the FAA, EASA, or other recognized aviation authorities.
• Experience supporting aerospace distribution, supply chain, maintenance, repair, and overhaul, or related operations.
• Experience driving corrective action, supplier quality improvement, and process excellence in a regulated aerospace environment.

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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.

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 market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range: $97,000.00 - $148,000.00

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• Right to Work (Spanish)