Quality Production Specialist - Quality Production Specialist-General
About the job
- At least 5 years of aircraft maintenance or modification experience.
- At least 5 years of experience with quality systems.
- Ability to travel for an assignment in Germany for up to one year.
- Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
- Must hold an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
- U.S. citizenship is required for the security clearance.
- Applicants must not require employment visa sponsorship.
- Review proposals, contracts, regulatory, program, and customer requirements to ensure early quality involvement in program development.
- Prepare and maintain quality directives, policies, processes, procedures, and metrics to ensure program, contract, customer, regulatory, international standards, and working agreement requirements are deployed.
- Analyze process data, metrics, models, and flows to identify root causes of problems.
- Participate with stakeholders to develop potential preventive or corrective actions and implement them.
- Conduct research and compile and analyze performance reports and process control statistics to continuously improve process capability.
- Conduct quality source selection and process reviews of suppliers’ ability to meet program quality requirements, support business decisions, and develop a coordinated response for management review and approval.
- Conduct hardware, software, and system-level audits to determine compliance with quality management system standards, configuration assurance, and related business, regulatory, and customer requirements, and report results to management.
- Analyze data to provide material review dispositions for nonconforming materials, parts, and equipment.
- Work under general direction.
- At least 3 years of P-8A experience with U.S. Navy maintenance programs.
- Organizational-level maintenance experience.
About the company
Boeing designs, builds, and supports large airplanes for commercial, defense, and space use. Its main products are commercial airliners, military aircraft, and space systems, created through integrated engineering and manufacturing across aircraft frames, propulsion, avionics, and services. The company differentiates itself by its scale, a long history of military and space programs, and an end-to-end portfolio that covers civil aviation, defense, and space missions, which helps it serve both airline customers and government customers worldwide. Its goal is to provide reliable, safe, and efficient aerospace solutions while navigating safety, quality, and production challenges, maintain leadership in large-aircraft manufacturing, and rebuild trust for future growth.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
1916
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boeing's September 2026 F/A-XX win extends defense relevance into the 2030s.
- FAA lifted the 737 MAX production cap in October 2025, aiding delivery growth.
- Commercial backlog exceeds 6,200 aircraft, supporting multi-year revenue visibility and cash flow.
What critics are saying
- FAA delayed 737 MAX 10 certification after Boeing's September 2026 software glitch.
- SPEEA's 17,000 engineers authorized strike action in August 2026, threatening certification work.
- Starliner remains uncertified after the 2024 failure, preserving a SpaceX-dependent human spaceflight future.
What makes Boeing unique
- Boeing won Navy F/A-XX in September 2026, pairing it with 2025 F-47.
- FAA restored Boeing certification authority in July 2026, signaling improved manufacturing control.
- Boeing still owns unmatched scale in 737, 787, and defense production capacity.
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