Quality Manager - Software Quality Engineering

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a hands-on Quality Manager, Software Quality Engineering to join our Quality & Lean Organization in St Louis region!

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and manage a team of Software Quality Engineers supporting multiple BDS programs; own hiring, performance development, and career progression.
• Translate program technical and contractual requirements into SQE priorities and deliverables; align SQE execution with program schedules and budgets.
• Define and implement SQE processes, checklists, and metrics to verify software compliance, reliability, and safety on assigned programs.
• Provide approval and oversight of technical approaches, software verification strategies, and software quality artifacts.
• Career development and performance management of a team of Software Quality Engineers.
• Coordinate supplier SQE activities; provide technical direction and assess supplier deliverables for quality and conformance.
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements (root-cause analysis, lessons learned, defect reduction).
• Maintain productive relationships with customers, stakeholders, program managers, and cross-functional teams; escalate and resolve elevated SQE issues.

Requirements

• 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 completion of the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership.”
• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience supporting software development programs, including hands-on experience with software verification, reviews, or testing
• 1+ year of experience supporting software quality engineering with AS9115 and/or DO-178 requirements
• 1+ year of experience working with program leadership to prioritize and resolve technical quality issues

Qualifications

• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience with safety-critical development standards (e.g., DO-178B/C or equivalent)
• Practical experience with Agile software development and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and secure software development lifecycle (SAST/DAST, automated builds, artifact management)
• Experience coordinating supplier quality assurance for embedded or avionics software

Skills

• Conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of software quality engineering practices
• Experience with software testing and verification

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.

Pay

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 $170,100 - $226,800