Job Description Summary
The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will drive product and process quality across the Wilmington manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on CNC-machined components, APQP practices, and zero-defect performance. This role owns both quality assurance and quality control activities related to manufacturing, in-process operations, and finished products meet internal and customer requirements. You will partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain to implement robust processes, execute effective problem solving, and continuously reduce the risk of poor quality. The Manufacturing Quality Engineer will be authorized to develop and approve manufacturing CNC programs, manufacturing planning, and quality inspection plans, provided that each change is also reviewed by an additional one-over-one approver.
This position is ideal for an experienced professional who is comfortable on the shop floor, experienced with CNC environments, and motivated to lead structured improvement projects in a high-consequence aerospace setting.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Quality assurance and control:
- Own quality assurance and quality control activities across assigned manufacturing areas, including conformance in manufacturing, in-process inspection, and final product acceptance.
- Develop and maintain quality plans, work instructions, and inspection standards for CNC machining and related processes. Update CNC programs as well as quality inspection planning with additional one-over-one approvals.
- Support and coach operators/technicians on quality requirements, inspection techniques, and control plans.
APQP and manufacturing process quality:
- Lead or support APQP activities for new product introduction and process changes, including PFMEAs, control plans, process capability studies, and validation.
- Ensure appropriate quality measurement systems are in place to monitor process performance and detect nonconformances early.
- Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on process capability, tooling, and fixturing improvements for CNC machining.
- Problem solving and zero-defect culture
- Utilize zero-defect tools and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone) to address quality escapes and systemic issues.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions, verify effectiveness, and institutionalize lessons learned into standards and procedures.
Continuous improvement and project leadership:
- Lead or support process improvement projects to reduce defects, scrap, rework, and variation, using Lean and/or Six Sigma tools.
- Analyze quality data (e.g., defects, trends, process capability, SPC) to prioritize improvement opportunities and monitor results.
- Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience, providing informal guidance and support on quality tools and methodologies.
- Cross-functional integration and communication
- Integrate work with manufacturing, engineering, operations, and supply chain teams, understanding how quality activities impact safety, delivery, and cost.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal customers, leadership, and occasionally external stakeholders on quality status, risks, and mitigation plans.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Improvement) + Minimum of 3 years of Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or Process Improvement experience
Preferred Characteristics
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality, manufacturing engineering, or process improvement role
- Experience programming CNC machinery or similar precision manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated experience with quality tools (e.g., root cause analysis, corrective actions, control plans, PFMEA, SPC, gage R&R)
- APQP experience in a production environment (e.g., PFMEA, control plans, process validation, capability analysis)
- Experience in aerospace or other highly regulated industries; familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems
- Strong data analysis skills and use of statistical tools for process monitoring and improvement
- Established project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics to both shop-floor personnel and leadership
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems using structured methods
- Ability to document, plan, and execute programs and improvement projects from concept through sustainment
- Proven interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions and provide guidance to newer team members
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, quality, delivery, and cost excellence
GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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
