Boeing
QualitySystemsSpecialist
“Quality Systems Specialist at Boeing. Skills: Safety Management System (SMS), continuous improvement, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning. Evaluate the design and lead the continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS). Serve as the primary SMS interface with FAA, National Aviation Authorities (NAA), customers, and internal repair station stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure effective safety risk controls and regulatory compliance; ensure timely corrective action implementation, verification, and closure; translate safety data into prioritized mitigation plans; ensure risk decision-making criteria is embedded in operational decisions; embed a positive safety culture
Industry & Context.
Manage incident/occurrence investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA); translate safety data into prioritized mitigation plans
U. S. Person as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required., This position must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements., This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years of relevant experience in Quality or directly related work, 3+ years of experience managing complex projects, 3+ years supporting cross-functional teams, 3+ years of experience identifying and communicating business requirements with cross-functional and/or cross-business teams, 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or leading initiatives, 3+ years of experience working directly with executives or senior leaders, Ability to lead through influence, Excellent oral and written communication skills
Nice to Have
3+ years of experience working with Aviation Safety Management Systems, Bachelor's degree or higher, Formal SMS implementation training and industry recognized SMS credentials, 10+ years of experience in aviation including FAA Part 21, Part 121, Part 135 and Part 145, Currently hold an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license or you are currently enrolled full-time or part-time in an A&P certificate program, Certifications in incident investigation/ Root Cause Corrective Action (e. g. , Boeing Problem Solving Maintenance Error Decision Aid), human factors (HFACS) and Lead Auditor training for AS9001/AS9110, Experience with international regulatory requirements (EASA or other aviation regulatory authorities) and working with global customers
What You'll Do.
Evaluate the design and lead the continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS)
Serve as the primary SMS interface with FAA
National Aviation Authorities (NAA)
and internal repair station stakeholders
integrate SMS across Quality
and drive the repair station SMS manual
and supporting documentation
Oversee hazard identification via safety reporting and both reactive and proactive risk assessments
Manage incident/occurrence investigations and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA)
and report Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and dashboards
Coordinate internal safety assurance audits
serve as primary contact for FAA and NAA surveillance
and third‑party assessments
Integrate SMS into change management processes
Design and deliver SMS
and investigation training programs
Mentor and lead the repair station SMS key safety
Maintain relationships with FAA and NAA principal maintenance inspectors
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; Serve as the primary SMS interface with FAA, National Aviation Authorities (NAA), customers, and internal repair station stakeholders; integrate SMS across Quality, Operations, Engineering, and Training; collaborate cross-functionally with repair station Quality, Operations, Engineering, and other organizations; Maintain relationships with FAA and NAA principal maintenance inspectors, major customers, and industry safety; represent the company in regulatory and customer meetings
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written communication skills; identifying and communicating business requirements with cross-functional and/or cross-business teams; Serve as the primary SMS interface with FAA, National Aviation Authorities (NAA), customers, and internal repair station stakeholders; represent the company in regulatory and customer meetings
Process & Methodology
managing complex projects, leading teams and/or leading initiatives, Integrate SMS into change management processes, ensure risk decision-making criteria is embedded in operational decisions
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