Supplier Quality Investigator

Job Description
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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Investigator 3/ 4 - Component Assurance to join our Supplier Quality Investigations Team onsite in Renton, Washington.
Position Responsibilities:

• Investigate supplier Notices of Investigation (NoIs) and Notices of Escapement (NoEs) in order to document and control supplier quality escapements which enter the Boeing Production System
• Reviews and validates supplier product quality escapements, including non-conformances, non-compliances, and engineering requirements issues
• Reviews and validates supplier inventory shipped to Boeing to identify shipment of nonconforming product
• Coordinates review with Boeing Engineering, Program Quality, and Supplier representatives to implement disposition for nonconforming parts
• Trains and mentors fellow employees in the Quality Management System
• Performs root cause analysis on the nonconformance to identify the cause and prevent reoccurrence
• Independently develops, modifies and documents actions to assure problem resolution or to implement corrective/preventive action and documents resolution Obtains corrective action on nonconforming plans and hardware/processes
• Negotiates concurrence, obtains commitments for taking preventive and corrective action, prioritizes quality activities and ensures problem resolution
• Reviews and approves Quality planning changes or disposition of nonconformance hardware products/processes
• Guides validation of configuration management, quality procedures and material review policies to deliver the software products
• Reviews and implements corrective action on audit results to ensure media is stored and handled per engineering defined requirements
• Interprets industry standards and provide recommendations for implementation. Creates analytical reports and coordinates with the responsible parties for internal/external distribution. Works under general direction
• Provide guidance in reviewing and validating product non-conformances, disposition types, quality procedures, and engineering requirements
• Oversee the analysis and evaluation of product quality, operations, and processes
• Guide the review of production plans to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Apply advanced knowledge of aerospace design, systems, and integration to conduct failure and forensic analysis of aerospace components and systems
• Assist in root cause analysis of nonconformances, ensuring thorough investigation and resolution
• Verify the accuracy of analysis results by consulting with technical authorities
• Establish process and product improvements by implementing technical initiatives
• Oversee problem resolution processes to ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System
• Provide oversight for corrective and preventive action plans, ensuring timely completion
• Review and approve changes to quality planning or the disposition of nonconforming hardware products/processes
• Direct the validation of corrective actions to ensure that the causes of nonconformance have been eliminated
• Monitor the performance of verification activities within the team
• Create formal analytical reports and coordinate with responsible parties for internal and external distribution
• Work under minimal direction and take responsibility for training and mentoring lower-level technicians

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality role
• 5+ years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Products like Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience interfacing with suppliers
• 3+ years of experience working with the Boeing Problem Solving Model (BPSM)

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 are met as outlined in our policies.
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.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range (Level 3): $95,200 - $128,800
Summary Pay Range (Level 4): $119,000 - $161,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 01, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.