Senior Quality Engineering & Program Manager

About the role

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

**Boeing Defense, Space \& Security (BDS)** has an exciting opportunity for a **Senior Quality Engineering and Program Manager** to join our dynamic team in **New Orleans, LA for the Space Launch System program.**

**Position Responsibilities:**

* Serves as a member of both the SLS program leadership team and Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems Total Quality leadership team * Responsible for all aspects of Quality on the SLS program from design through launch * Manages employees and mid\-level managers performing quality engineering and quality assurance on the SLS program through all phases of the product lifecycle * Develops quality strategies and plans in support of new business acquisition and execution of SLS program/business plans * Provides education and coaching on the Quality System * Acquires and manages resources, provides quality technical management and leads performance improvements * Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers and direct reports * Oversees review of technical information to ensure quality and producibility * Manages, develops and motivates employees and mid\-level managers within an inclusive and collaborative environment * Ability to understand the big picture and inter\-relationships of functions * Ability to effectively communicate current state performance to plans for executive consumption

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, LA.

This position requires the ability to obtain a clearance for access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

**Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):**

* Bachelor’s degree or higher * 3\+ years of experience implementing and/or maintaining a quality management system * Experience working in a cross functional environment * Experience with Communication, both written and verbal, with a comfort in public speaking and frequent interactions with executive\-level management.

**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):**

* Prior Quality Management Experience * Direct experience performing in quality engineering, manufacturing operations, project management, system engineering, or change management * Solid working knowledge of Quality Tools (APQP, Early Quality Involvement, RCCA) * Surveillance and Compliance Audits * Experience building internal and external customer relationships

**Travel:**

Position may require travel up to 10\-15% of the time.

**Conflict of Interest:**

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process

**Drug Free Workplace:**

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

This is a NASA safety\-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

**Total Rewards:**

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 a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $183,600\-$248,400

Applications for this position will be accepted until **Jul. 11, 2026**

**Export Control Requirements:**

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120\.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

**Export Control Details:**

US based job, US Person required

**Education**

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

**Relocation**

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

**Visa Sponsorship**

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

**Shift**

This position is for 1st shift

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Your Benefits**

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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

* Generous company match to your 401(k). * Industry\-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly. * Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. * Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.

These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union\-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.