First Line Quality Manager – Precision Strike

First Line Quality Manager – Precision Strike

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Quality Manager to support the Precision Strike Quality team in Saint Charles, MO!

The First Line Quality Manager will be hands-on and focused on day-to-day quality assurance and process control in weapons production and test activities. Manages frontline quality inspectors and technicians, implements inspection plans and work instructions, and ensures timely resolution of production issues to meet schedule and safety targets. Collaborates closely with manufacturing, test, and engineering to implement corrective actions and sustainable process improvements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages employees performing quality inspection, engineering and technical activities on or in support of programs through all phases of the product lifecycle
• Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of program/business plans
• Provides education and coaching on the Quality System
• Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements
• Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports
• Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility
• Manages, develops and motivates employees

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 3+ years of experience in Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA)
• 3+ years of experience working in or supporting a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of experience with MESci
• 1+ years’ experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• Experience developing or working with compliance processes and/or controls
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment, with strict deadlines
• Experience working collaboratively with cross functional partners, including Engineering, Operations, etc.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with team building, developing and motivating employees
• 1+ years of experience working with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Department of Defense (DOD) contracts
• 1+ years of experience leading key process, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

Conflict of Interest:

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

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 is met as outlined in our policies.

Travel:

This position requires travel up to 10% of the time

Shift:

• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

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 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: $123,250 – $166,750

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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