First Line Quality Manager

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About the role

Boeing Global Services (BGS), Distribution Business, is looking for a dynamic First Line Quality Manager to join our team of Quality Professionals in Enfield, CT. This front-line leader manages a team of quality inspectors supporting various sites, adhering to AS9100/9120 standards. The role involves providing daily workload direction, guidance, and coaching while upholding high standards in safety, quality, and integrity. You will foster a culture rooted in humility, inclusion, and transparency, drive process improvements, and establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer, and maintain quality control procedures to ensure company products comply with drawing and customer requirements.
• Lead and coach process improvement teams across functions.
• Review and manage IT solutions that support the Quality organization.
• Execute the quality department budget and manage expenses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lead and develop the assigned team to ensure material configurations support drawing and business requirements.
• Maintain FAA configuration and eligibility across the business unit.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• 3+ years of experience in the Commercial/Defense or Distribution Aviation Industry.
• Knowledgeable of AS9100/9120 and ASA-100 Standards.
• Proficient computer skills and thorough knowledge of MS Office programs (Excel, Access, etc.).
• FAA, CAA, or EASA experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 25% of the time.
• Must meet export control compliance requirements as a “U.S. Person” (U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience in a role requiring creative, critical thinking, troubleshooting, collaboration, and strong written/verbal communication.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient communication skills for performance management, coaching, and discipline.
• Experience in Aerospace Quality Assurance and Inspection.
• Knowledge of Aviation Regulatory Compliance.
• Detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Accountability and Responsibility
• Adaptability
• Change Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Continuous Learning
• Innovation/Creativity
• Planning and Organizing
• Strategic Decision Making
• Teamwork
• Systems Thinking

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based on candidate experience, qualifications, market, and business considerations. Summary pay range: $102,000 - $145,000.

Schedule

This position is for 1st shift.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Visa sponsorship will not be provided. This is a US-based job requiring a U.S. Person as defined by export control regulations.