Associate/Experienced Supplier Quality Specialist

Associate/Experienced Supplier Quality Specialist

Company:

Boeing Distribution, Inc.

Boeing Global Services (BGS), Distribution Business, is looking for an Associate/Experienced Supplier Quality Specialist to join our team in O Fallon, MO.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct onsite supplier audits and assessments of systems, processes and products to evaluate compliance with contractual, regulatory and internal requirements.

• Plan, execute and document audit activities including formal audit reports.

• Perform source inspections to verify products, materials and processes meet engineering drawings, and specifications.

• Manage and maintain the organization's Self Release audit and maintenance processes and report any areas of concern to the Supplier Performance Team for action implementation.

• Lead root cause investigations for supplier-related nonconformances using formal problem-solving tools and drive effective corrective and preventive actions.

• Create, track and verify corrective action plans; follow up with suppliers to ensure timely and effective implementation and closure of actions; assess effectiveness and prevent recurrence.

• Maintain accurate records of supplier qualifications, approvals, audit findings, inspection results and CAPA status in quality management systems.

• Produce monthly Supplier Performance data, including but not limited to Supplier Scorecards data.

• Compile analytical Supplier Performance data and work with the team to provide focused areas for action and improvement, both internally and within the Supply Chain.

• Generate periodic strategic Supplier Risk Analysis to drive the Supplier Performance team's objectives and goals within the Supply Chain.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Travel domestically to supplier sites (up to 50% of time) to conduct audits and follow-ups as required.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3 or more years of experience in supplier quality, supplier auditing, source inspection or related quality engineering roles preferably in the Aerospace industry.

• Experience analyzing data, also identifying and monitoring KPI’s.

• Proven experience in corrective action resolution techniques and tools.

• Ability to take on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and achieve business results.

• Ability to work independently in a field environment and manage multiple supplier interactions and projects.

• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Proficiency in all other MS Office applications (i.e. Access, PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field of study.

• Certification as a lead auditor (e.g., ISO 9001/AS9100/AS9120 Lead Auditor).

• Experience with supplier development and negotiation of corrective action agreements.

• Experience with quality management software and ERP systems (SAP experience is a plus).

• Procedures & work instruction writing experience.

• Strong work ethic.

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 & Pay Transparency:

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 several 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