Bill Hobek
About Bill Hobek
Bill Hobek is the Lead Quality Engineer at QuEST Global and a Manager at Self-employed, with extensive experience in the assembly and manufacturing of the Boeing 787 and a background in quality management at Boeing.
Company
Bill Hobek currently works at QuEST Global as Lead Quality Engineer and also holds a managerial role while being self-employed. His professional journey is notable for his tenure at Boeing as well as various collaboration projects with major suppliers.
Title
Bill Hobek holds the title of Lead Quality Engineer at QuEST Global. In addition to this role, he is also self-employed as a Manager, showcasing his ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Background in Boeing 787 Manufacturing
Bill Hobek has a strong background in the assembly and manufacturing of the Boeing 787. He has held significant roles such as Quality Manager and Midbody Cell and MRB Quality Manager. His responsibilities included managing the CAB for the 787 Midbody and performing Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) to address issues for both partners and internal customers.
Quality Engineering and Supplier Management
Bill Hobek has extensive experience working directly with major suppliers like Alenia, FHI, and KHI. His career includes a role as Senior Quality/Value Engineer, in which he ensured product quality for 16 external suppliers. He represented GE Quality in Detailed Design Reviews for various new product introductions, including the JSF, GE38, and Honda programs. Additionally, he provided Value Engineering estimates to support GE Sourcing, indicating his diverse skill set in quality engineering and supplier management.
International Experience and Program Management
From 2004 to 2007, Bill Hobek worked overseas as the F-2 In-County Program Manager. He provided on-site technical and program support for the assembly, test, and manufacture of F110-129 engines and components for the F-16 aircraft. This role involved handling customer delivery schedules, processing warranty claims, and conducting weekly meetings with customers and trading companies to identify and address customer needs. He was proficient in establishing and maintaining hardware delivery schedules while developing strong professional relationships with customers.