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FA-18 Kuwait Quality Assurance Manager

Boeing


Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 112200 - 151800
Posted: 27 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

F/A-18 Kuwait Quality Assurance Manager

Company:

Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services is seeking an experienced mission-focused F/A-18 Kuwait Quality Assurance Manager to lead Quality Assurance Representatives in support of customer requirements at JRB New Orleans LA supporting F/A-18 maintenance. This is a hands-on leadership role partnering with Operations Program Management and the customer to ensure aircraft safety regulatory compliance and mission readiness. Position is located in JRB New Orleans LA.

This role is ideal for a seasoned quality professional who thrives in a military support environment enjoys mentoring teams supports DCMA 8210-1D and AS9100 audits drives problem solving with recognized methods and uses metrics to continuously improve performance. 100% on-site at JRB New Orleans LA.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Lead develop and inspire a team of Quality Assurance Representatives to deliver first-time quality (FTQ) in processes and products while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

  • Plan and execute DCMA 8210-1D and AS9100/ISO9001 audits and assessments; drive effective Nonconformity and Corrective Action processes.

  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for quality issues; de-escalate concerns and coordinate corrective actions with customers and internal stakeholders.

  • Apply formal problem-solving methods (RCCA root cause analysis human factors considerations) to resolve nonconformances.

  • Collect analyze and report performance metrics to measure project and team success; translate data into actionable improvement plans.

  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Operational functions Program Management DCMA PMA and customer representatives to align quality objectives with mission needs.

  • Support Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives and emphasize aviation safety practices FOD and tool control.

  • Assist senior management with operational planning process improvements and Quality Assurance strategy for Field Operations.

  • Model Boeing Values and Behaviors in all interactions and decisions.

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader temp manager large scale cross functionalproject/program management or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course Exploring Leadership.

  • 1 years of experience managing / supervising in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing supporting AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) or industry / regulatory compliance

  • 5 years with F/A-18 aircraft experience

  • 5 years of experience with Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Instruction 8210.1

  • 5 years of experience do you have in using project management methodologies including developing project plans performance management and managing issues and risks

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • 3 years of experience interfacing with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)

  • Demonstrated expertise in Quality Assurance/Quality Control and Risk Management

  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal and team leadership skills

  • Proficient in formal Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) techniques and application of human factors principles

  • Familiarity with Safety Management Systems (SMS) FOD prevention and tool control programs

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Companys Conflict of Interest (COI) 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.

Pay & Benefits:

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: $112200 $151800

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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