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Associate Quality Engineer

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2025444551 Category Quality Post Date Mar. 10, 2025
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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 an Associate Quality Engineer to join our dynamic Tooling & Emergent Operation Quality team located in Berkeley, MO.

Emphasizing the commitment to upholding the highest quality standards, the ideal candidate will be instrumental in enhancing and sustaining overall performance and safety within BDS Fabrication. If you are a passionate Quality professional seeking a challenging opportunity in a vibrant setting, this role may be the perfect match for you.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provides Quality Engineering support to Quality Assurance (QA) team performing inspection via inspection gauges/precision measuring tools including Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM), Laser Trackers and other portable CMM.
  • Provides Quality interpretation of requirements related to tooling.
  • Develops quality metrics, design and production certification plans for tooling to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.
  • Creates and supports First Article Inspection (FAI) process (per AS9102 standard) to ensure applicable program or contractual quality requirements are met.
  • Reviews and interprets complex Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements.
  • Uses 3D modeling software to convert 3D models to an inspection template using GDT features.
  • Conducts capability assessments and process validations to support supplier selection activities.
  • Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.
  • Performs analysis, tests and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.
  • Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Recommends corrective actions to address non-conformances.
  • Compiles performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.
  • Performs benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.
  • Works under general direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
  • Experience working with Quality Standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100,
  • 2+ years of experience collecting, organizing, and analyzing data; summarizing findings; developing conclusions
  • 2+ years experience reading and understanding engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, Boeing specifications (BAC), change, design).
  • 2+ years experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes and implementing corrective actions
  • 2+ years of experience using all the following Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience in fabrication tooling, working with tooling and tooling processes, or working in a tooling technical field

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience working with AS9100 and/or similar QMS standard
  • Experience in conducting a Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) associated with a complex technical issue
  • Experience applying audit standards, procedures and techniques
  • Experience as a Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, or Supplier Quality Specialist
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through diverse approaches
  • Experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Typical Education/Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Travel:

Position may require travel up to 25% of the time.

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.

Shift:

This position is for 1st shift.

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: USD 73;100 – 98,900


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 17, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

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.

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