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Quality First Level Manager

Wichita, KansasFull-time$73k2026-09-18 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leads and directs quality organizations to establish processes, policies, and best practices for aerospace aerostructure manufacturing.

Role type

Senior Quality First Level Manager

Builds

Commercial aerostructures (fuselages, pylons, nacelles, wing components) for Boeing Commercial Airplanes

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

Quality Management System (QMS) implementation, Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) management, Functional Inspection, Project management, SAP, Microsoft Office, Cross-functional leadership, Process improvement planning

Preferred skills

NADCAP Certification experience, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), First Article Inspection (FAI) expertise, CMM and inspection tool familiarity, Bachelor's Degree

Technologies

SAP, Microsoft Office, CMM

Responsibilities

Lead and direct quality organizations; Establish and administer quality processes and policies; Interface with suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies; Manage program quality requirements and product acceptance; Manage quality resources; Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities