Experienced Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Supplier Quality Engineer to join our dynamic team in Minneapolis, MN; Davenport, IA; or Cedar Rapids, IA.

• This position will be focused on coordination between the BDS programs , Site Supplier Quality, and Supplier Quality and Program Management Partner teams (Advanced Quality & Readiness, GFO, Regional Ops) to ensure the right preventive (Early Quality Initiative) and reactive actions are planned, implemented and communicated holistically to improve the performance of the supply base and meet program and customer needs.
• This includes the following RAA: Ensure meetings are being planned and executed with suppliers. Data Analysis- Engage and utilize all resources within SQ&PM (i.e. RCR, APQP, PRA’s, etc)- Partner with Site SQ and the associated Program Functional Partners (including Supply Chain) to understand supplier challenges and help needed. Act as liaison between all teams to track actions to facilitate improvement for the supplier challenges. Develop standard cadence between supplier and teams when working prevention and recovery activities. Attend/report-out in Program and Business Partner meetings. Manage requests and functional participation for Supplier Readiness & Advanced Quality activities. Facilitates root cause corrective action within supply base.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plans and conducts audits and assessments of supplier's systems, processes and products
• Documents and reports audit and assessment results
• Inspects or verifies products for compliance with requirements
• Leads and conducts prevention and recovery activities within the supply base.
• Assists with assessments of supplier capability and capacity to perform current or potential future work
• Provides supplier education and coaching on quality systems, regulatory compliance issues and company initiatives
• Resolves routine issues and concerns

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science
• Experience collecting, organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing data, then summarizing findings; developing conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources
• 3+ years of experience preparing and presenting succinctly to teams, senior leadership, and external customers
• 3+ years of experience in project management and/or cross-functional integration
• 3+ years of experience working in Quality, Supplier Quality or Supplier Management
• 3+ years of experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA) and failure analysis

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of experience conducting/leading Quality Management Systems (QMS) audits

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 50% of the time within region to support suppliers. Travel within Iowa and Minneapolis, MN primarily. There may be some travel outside of region to support other supplier as needed.

Conflict of Interest:

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

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range:

Minneapolis, MN: $107,100 - $144,900

Davenport, IA; Cedar Rapids, IA: $100,300 - $135,700

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 24, 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

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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.