About this role
Role Overview
- Lead, coach and manage a team of engineers/inspectors/analysts executing corrective action (CA) and production defect investigations.
- Accept, triage and assign incoming corrective actions, DCMA findings, supplier nonconformances and post‑delivery defect reports.
- Direct and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) activities (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, FMEA) and ensure robust causal documentation.
- Develop, review and approve corrective action plans, verification/validation methods, and disposition strategies to ensure effectiveness and prevent recurrence.
- Coordinate with DCMA, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sustainment/Customer Support, and program management to align corrective actions and report status.
- Track, report and drive timely closure of actions in the corrective action tracking system; maintain accurate metrics and dashboards (e.g., aging, repeat rate, closure quality).
- Ensure compliance with contract requirements, technical data, regulatory requirements and Boeing quality systems.
- Support post‑delivery investigations including field returns, in‑service reports, and associated depot repairs; prioritize safety‑of‑flight and mission‑critical issues.
- Perform trend analysis and provide recommendations to prevent systemic issues or supplier performance degradation.
- Lead corrective action reviews and verification audits; close loop on effectiveness checks.
- Provide regular briefings to Program Quality, Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads and senior management; escalate unresolved/high‑risk items.
- Mentor and develop team members; allocate resources and manage workload to meet program priorities.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
- 3+ years of experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
- 5+ years of experience working with and supporting Quality Management System (QMS)
- 3+ years of experience using manufacturing tools (MESci, etc.)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work