First-Line Quality Manager – RQSO FAA Liaison

First-Line Quality Manager – RQSO FAA Liaison

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a First-Line Quality Manager – RQSO FAA Liaison (Level K) to support the Regulatory and Quality System Oversight (RQSO) in Renton, Washington.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in fostering trust between Boeing and the FAA, as well as other Civil Aviation Authorities. In this position, you will oversee the Renton FAA Liaison team, which serves as the authorized representatives between Boeing and the FAA, specifically in support of PC700 management and oversight. Your responsibilities will include facilitating FAA audits and managing Boeing's responses to compliance and enforcement actions from the FAA. A key aspect of building trust and transparency with regulators involves Boeing's capacity for self-detection and self-correction, achieved through the monitoring of data streams to identify opportunities for Voluntary Disclosure Reporting.

We are dedicated to providing our team with equal opportunities for growth within a stable work environment. We encourage every team member to feel empowered to contribute their best through creativity, innovation, and diversity, as these elements foster a positive culture rooted in transparency, safety, quality, and respect. Above all, employees are encouraged to seek, speak, and listen within the organization, and to share insights externally with each Boeing customer to cultivate balanced working relationships.

Position Responsibilities

• Acts as the primary liaison and authorized delegate between Boeing and Regulators for the Production Certificate (PC) 700.
• Develops and executers business plans, policies and procedures to develop organizational and technical strategies for Boeing's QMS and the FAA Liaison Organization.
• Coordination with the FAA on formal correspondence including Letters of Investigation (LOI), Voluntary Disclosures (VDR), Formal Compliance Action (FCA), Request for Information (RFI) and any enforcement actions.
• Leads a team that has responsibility to plan, communicate and facilitate all FAA audit activity, including documenting issues, concerns and potential findings.
• Interpretation of Boeing Policies, Procedures and clarification of regulatory agency materials.
• Communications between regulatory agencies and Boeing regarding BCA Program issues that cross multiple segments to production operations and possible safety concerns.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience leading teams in a formal and /or informal leadership role
• 5+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or experience in a regulated industry
• 3+ years of experience with Quality Management Systems and/or Boeing Production System
• 3+ years of experience using systematic problem solving

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years' experience in developing and maintaining relationships / partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and cross-functional teams
• 3+ years' experience in a leadership capacity leading diverse teams, initiatives, or projects to meet business objectives and influence change
• Ability to navigate and interpret production drawings, engineering specifications, and work instructions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working with Federal Aviation Administration
• Proficiency with Boeing Production Systems (CMES, REDARS, PSDS, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree

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: $116,450 – $157,550

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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