Job Description Summary
The Edison Works Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of product quality and process control in the manufacturing of aerospace parts. This role will focus on driving continuous improvement, maintaining compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve GE Aerospace’s Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) objectives
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Quality Assurance and Control
- Monitor and improve product qualityby implementing robust quality control processes and systems.
- Develop and maintain quality standardsfor part manufacturing, ensuring compliance with GE Aerospace specifications and industry regulations (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Conduct inspections and auditsof manufacturing processes, materials, and finished products to identify and address non-conformances.
- Analyze defects and non-conformancesusing tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5 Whys, and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Process Control
- Establish and maintain process control systemsto ensure consistent production quality and minimize variability.
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processesusing statistical process control (SPC) and other data-driven methodologies.
- Collaborate with engineering teamsto ensure manufacturability and quality during product design and development phases.
- Validate and qualify manufacturing processesto meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement initiativesusing lean tools such as Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, and Hoshin Kanri to reduce waste and improve quality. Drive defect reduction effortsto achieve lower Defects per Unit (DPU) and improve first-pass yield. Analyze production datato identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
Compliance and Documentation
- Ensure compliancewith all applicable aerospace industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
- Maintain accurate documentationof quality processes, inspections, and audits.
- Support internal and external auditsby providing necessary documentation and addressing findings.
Training and Collaboration
- Train and mentor manufacturing personnelon quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams(engineering, operations, supply chain, and leadership) to address quality challenges and implement solutions.
- Communicate quality metrics and performanceto stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in monitoring and improving product quality by implementing robust quality control processes and systems. ) + Minimum of 3 years of (monitoring and improving product qualityby implementing robust quality control processes and systems.)
Desired Characteristics
- Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
