Quality Engineer (Entry level or Associate )

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 Quality Engineer (Entry Level or Associate) KC-46 to join the Quality Assurance group located in Everett, WA!

Join the KC-46 Quality team and play a mission-critical role ensuring the safety, reliability, and global readiness of the Air Force's next-generation refueling tanker. Bring your engineering rigor and systems thinking to a high-visibility defense program where your hands-on technical expertise and cross-functional leadership will directly impact aircrew safety, fleet performance, and on-time delivery. Lead quality innovation—driving root-cause fixes, supplier excellence, drawing reviews, APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), process surveillances, and MECR (Manufacturing Engineering Change Request) approvals—to implement world-class quality systems and continuous improvement across the KC-46 lifecycle. If you thrive on rigor, stakeholder collaboration, and making measurable impact, your attention to detail and passion for aerospace quality will directly enable mission success for warfighters around the globe.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the following relevant fields of study :

• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

Position Responsibilities :

Level 1

Level 2

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

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills / Experience) :

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

Travel :

This position may require travel up to 10% 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 Level 1 (Entry Level) USD : $73,100- $98,900

Level 2 (Associate) USD : $85,850- $116,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 03, 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

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.