About The Role

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a First Line Product & Service Quality Manager to support the T-7 Quality team at Edwards Air Force Base , CA !

This role supervises, leads, and coaches a multi-disciplined team of Quality Operations personnel (CBU) employees in the oversight of product and process integrity on the Flight Ramp. Effectively interfaces and communicates with employees, peers, production operations, integrated product teams, and external customers (DCMA) to ensure products, services and processes comply with engineering / contractual requirements, company procedures, and government regulations.

Position Responsibilities

Manages employees who evaluate and ensure that products, services and processes comply with customer contract requirements, engineering requirements, company procedures and government regulations.
Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve performance.
Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
May make airworthiness determinations on behalf of the company and regulatory agencies.
Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
Manages, develops and motivates employees.

This position will manage employees responsible for

Aircraft flight releases open item reconciliation and US red X sign off authority
Initiates, prepares, and maintains aircraft logbooks per requirements
Tracks Inspections and Life Limited parts in accordance with applicable service guidance
Prepares aircraft inventory records, reviews technical directives and initiates appropriate action to ensure all required changes, inspections have been accomplished and documented
Ensures appropriate aircraft and technical directive records are maintained
Maintains a log of aircraft and engine flight hours and landings
Enters flight discrepancies into Aircraft Flight Reporting System (AFRS)
Performs Engine Accounting functions per requirements
Maintains CAD/PAD records per government requirements
Demonstrates knowledge of technical orders and technical publications
Maintains aircraft build records in accordance with Records & Information Management requirement
Reviews / writes internal company processes (BPI’s) and recommends process improvements

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment : To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

This position requires the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship. A Final U.S. Secret clearance Prestart is required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
3+ years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, or program management functional positions

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Experience with USAF processes, flight release, and 781 forms
Experience with Flight Line operational experience in the areas of Pre-Flight/Post Flight/Aircraft Release procedures in the support of customer focused flight testing
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business or technical field
Experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
Executive level communication skills
Six sigma education and application

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 may require 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: USD 119,850 - 162,150

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. A final U.S. Secret Clearance Pre-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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