Flight Test Quality Manager

Flight Test Quality Manager

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is seeking a Flight Test Quality Manager to join our team in Seattle, WA. The selected candidate will be responsible for the management of non-exempt (IAM751) hourly Flight Test Quality inspectors supporting both commercial and military derivative programs.

This position is based in Seattle but may also require working at other Puget Sound sites.

This position is for second shift, Monday through Friday and possible overtime.

Domestic and international travel may be required based on business needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage employees who evaluate and ensure that products, services and processes comply with customer contract requirements, engineering requirements, company procedures and government regulations

• Develop and execute business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies to improve performance

• Provide education and coaching on the Quality System

• May make airworthiness determinations on behalf of the company and regulatory agencies

• Acquire and manage resources and leads process improvements

• Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports

• Manage, develop and motivate employees

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

• 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.”

• Have an FAA Airframe and Power Plant License or an FAA Repairman’s certificate

• 5+ years of experience with flight line operations

• 5+ years of experience with Boeing single body and wide body aircraft models

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally on short notice

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in a field quality inspector position

• Material Review Board Designee

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

• 5+ years of experience with Boeing maintenance execution systems (CMES, MESci, Velocity)

• 3+ years of experience working in a Flight Test environment

• 2+ years of experience as a manager or Quality Inspector supporting field operations

• Strong familiarity with FAA CFAR Title 14 parts 91 and 145

• Strong familiarity with FAA Coordinator duties (conformities and aircraft ticketing)

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.

Conflict of Interest:

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

Shift:

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

Pay & Benefits:

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 Manager Level (Level K): $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:

If the successful candidate is not a “U.S. Person” (as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 “U.S. Person” includes U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees) and the position requires access to export-controlled data, an appropriate export authorization by the U.S. Government may be required prior to such access. Employment, and the continuity of employment of non-U.S. persons, is contingent upon the company’s ability to secure and maintain the necessary export control authorization.

Safety Sensitive:

This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing.

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 2 (United States of America)

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