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Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) is seeking a Senior Quality Manager (Level L) to join our team based in Portland, Oregon.
The Senior Quality Manager for Boeing Portland will lead the Quality Assurance team and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System. This role will integrate quality assurance activities across multiple manufacturing functions within the Portland Business Unit and Hard Metals Manufacturing teams. The position requires strong leadership and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, and the ability to develop and communicate effective corrective action plans.
Position Responsibilities:
Manages employees and first-level managers performing management activities across multiple (2 or more) Quality Management Job Families.
Develops and executes business plans, policies and procedures and develops organizational and technical strategies.
Provides education and coaching on the Quality System.
Acquires and manages resources and leads process improvements.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports.
Manages, develops and motivates employees and first-level managers
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
10+ years of experience in Aerospace, Manufacturing, Quality, or experience in a regulated industry.
5+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
5+ years of experience in communicating and/or coaching operators, peers and leadership on various aspects of a quality system (associated with engineering, operations, or quality)
5+ years of experience in a leadership role leading teams, initiatives, or projects that demonstrated improvement to cost and quality and the ability to influence change
3+ years of experience in leading teams (This includes managing team assignments, tracking status and developing a team’s talent.)
3+ years of experience with organizational and team building skills performed in a cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Bachelors degree in related field
Experience in quality leadership
Experience interacting with Customers
Experience in a factory environment (CNC Metal machining)
Experience in implementing Quality Management System (QMS)
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 & Pay:
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 spanet and business considerations.
Summary Range: $143,650 – $194,350
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 23, 2025
Export Control Requirements: 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.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Language Requirements
English Preferred
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
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.
