Associate, Quality Engineering

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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

Integrates contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements into all aspects of proposals and program processes and documentation.

D evelops quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

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 and process audits to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances. Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.

Performs benchmarking and other forms of analysis to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.

Level 2

Researches contractual and Boeing Quality Management System requirements for applicability to specific proposals and program processes and documentation.

Develops sections of quality metrics, design and production certification plans to ensure compliance with contractual, Company and regulatory requirements.

Analyzes capability assessments to support supplier selection activities.

Participates in various reviews to ensure quality attributes are incorporated into product designs.

Performs data analysis to ensure manufacturing and test readiness.

Provides material review dispositions for non-conformances.

Analyzes non-conformance trends to evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions.

Compiles performance reports and other statistical data to ensure specified processes capability levels are achieved.

Works under general supervision.

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) :

~ Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

~1+ years of automation testing experience

~1+ years of experience working with quality systems (e.g. Boeing Quality Management System (BQMS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001), Aerospace Standard (AS9100)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills / Experience) :

3+ years of experience in defining, developing, implementing, or improving production processes

3+ years of experience in data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)

3+ years of experience in quality inspection and / or auditing

3+ years of experience with drawing, reading and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

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.