Supplier Quality Engineer

About the role

Boeing is developing the MQ-28 Ghost Bat autonomous drone and seeks a Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the supply chain delivers excellence. The role works under the Supplier Quality Manager and collaborates with MQ-28 Quality and Production leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret quality requirements and develop metrics, equipment and process qualification plans to meet contractual, company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct capability assessments, process validations and supplier audits, documenting results and providing corrective action recommendations.
• Analyze non‑conformance trends, perform root‑cause analysis and drive supplier corrective actions.
• Provide supplier education, coaching and support for certification, production readiness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Experience in supplier management, auditing and engineering integration within aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and related compliance standards, including certification and production readiness.
• Proven problem‑solving skills with a system‑level approach to continuous improvement.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 Defence clearance.

Required skills

• AS9100 compliance
• Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six‑Sigma methodologies
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and risk assessment tools
• Configuration management, drawing/data systems, part number control and product identification
• Supplier auditing and quality system coaching
• Knowledge of composites, structures and harnessing manufacturing processes