Supplier Quality Specialist Featured

The role will be working with a wider Boeing UK team managing the quality aspects of the supply base for all military products in UK. Travel to other Boeing suppliers around the UK will also be required on a frequent basis.

IMPORTANT The applicant must live in or around the Birmingham, UK area.

Position Responsibilities:

Management of a portfolio of suppliers including:

• Supplier oversight and surveillance.

• Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) review and acceptance.

• Supplier development and mentoring.

• Earlier Quality Involvement (EQI) and Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP) implementation.

• Continuous improvement.

• Creating and presenting metrics and performance data.

• Product verification and in-process

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Reporting to the Supplier Quality Regional Manager, the successful candidate will have a background in quality/inspection, be able to understand and interpret 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings, production paperwork and manufacturing specifications.

• Experience in the inspection of composite, machined and fabricated parts and assemblies and knowledge of the installation of electrical/electronic line replaceable units (LRU), experience on wire looms and fuel systems would be an advantage.

• Experience in the review of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) to the AS9102 standard, be able to articulate non-compliance/conformities to the document owners and progress through to a compliant resolution.

• Knowledge and experience of the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Type Certificate process would also be an advantage although training will be provided for successful candidates to carry out conformity inspections and test set-up as part of the FAA type approval process.

• Good communication skills – verbal and written.

• Computer skills will be required to input data into a number of different on and off-line systems and applications.

Work Authorisation: 

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorisation 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.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans

• Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next

• Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

• An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs

• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options

• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year

• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

• Company paid BUPA Medical Plan

• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks

• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week

• 6x annual salary life insurance

• Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

• Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives