Senior Manager - Quality Assurance (m/f/d)

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Position Summary

Join our team as a Senior Quality Manager (m/f/d) , where you'll play a pivotal part in managing and developing teams across multiple Quality Management disciplines to ensure our organization consistently meets and exceeds quality standards. You will develop and execute strategic business plans, policies, and procedures that drive continuous improvement and operational excellence. By providing education and coaching on the Quality System, you will empower your teams to maintain compliance and deliver superior results. In this exciting role you will lead process improvement initiatives, manage resources effectively, and foster strong partnerships with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams. Your ability to motivate and develop employees and first‑level managers will be key to building a high‑performing quality organization that supports our business objectives.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Quality Assurance department across continental Europe—including France, Germany, Poland, and the UK—as well as various sites in the APAC region such as Singapore, ensuring alignment with AS9100/9120 standards for aerospace components and materials.
• Oversee both parts inspection and quality engineering functions, driving compliance and excellence throughout the quality lifecycle.
• Develop and execute strategic business plans, policies, and procedures that support organizational goals and align with the headquarters in Hialeah, FL, reinforcing the connection to the broader C&E operations.
• Ensure consistent site compliance across multiple international locations, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Provide education, training, and coaching on the Quality System to empower teams and sustain compliance.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with domestic and international teams, customers, suppliers, and partners to drive quality initiatives and operational efficiency.
• Manage and lead the team through current backlog recovery efforts and implement systemic, long‑term corrective action sustainment to strengthen quality performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, and direct reports to support business objectives.
• Oversee the departmental budget and fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.
• Lead the team through completion of SAP S4/HANA backlog recovery, focusing on systemic long‑term corrective action sustainment.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience)

• In‑depth knowledge of AS9100/9120 standards as well as FAA, CAA, EASA.
• 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
• 6+ years of leadership experience within a related field.
• Fluent in English on a highly technical and professional level.
• Business proficiency in German (required for candidates planning to work in Germany).
• Solid experience with common ERP systems with SAP being highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience)

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or another related field of study.
• Previous experience as a functional leader, managing an international team of both individual contributors and other managers who all report to you.
• Familiarity with international regulations and quality standards across Europe for the aerospace and logistics industry.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Solid competencies in leading employees and the ability to create a motivating and structured work environment.
• Profound knowledge of dimensional inspection tools and methods.

Benefits (Germany)

• Annual salary reviews
• 30 days of paid vacation, which increase with length of service
• Social benefits such as capital‑forming benefits, a childcare allowance, and a contribution to the company pension plan
• Cross‑functional and international work in teams around the globe
• Tailored training opportunities for your area of work
• Regular working hours and flex time
• In‑house cafeteria with subsidized meals
• Subsidy for the HVV ProfiTicket
• Free‑to‑use e‑charging stations
• Bicycle leasing (JobRad) with attractive conditions
• Subsidized membership in the EGYM Wellpass program

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency

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 several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Work Authorization

This requisition is for a locally hired position in Germany or the United Kingdom. Candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in Germany or the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.

Travel

This position requires traveling up to 50% of the time, primarily within Europe.

Applications

Come and join the Boeing Family. Please send us your meaningful application documents, including your salary expectations and your earliest possible start date. Applicants with disabilities will be given priority consideration if they have the same qualifications and suitability. We look forward to your application exclusively through our online portal.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 24, 2026 .

Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (Germany)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law. We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.