Job Description Summary
As a Lead Quality Engineer at GE Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products and processes supporting Ceramic Matrix Composites. You will be involved in various stages of the product lifecycle, from design to manufacturing and post-delivery, implementing and maintaining quality standards to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems and procedures.
- Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, raw materials, analysis, and the quality system.
- Conduct inspections, tests, and audits to verify product quality and adherence to specifications.
- Lead the investigation of escapes to determine root cause and corrective action.
- Lead risk assessment for assigned process.
- Analyze quality data, identify trends, and participate in root cause analysis for non-conformances.
- Support the resolution of quality issues, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Submit and track non-conforming material to customer MRB’s.
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to integrate quality principles throughout the product development process.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of quality processes and lean methodologies.
- Develop process capability metrics for assigned product and utilize statistical methods to develop and implement capability improvements.
- Lead evaluation of test equipment, precision measurements, accuracy measurements, and performance testing.
- Develop and conduct training on quality assurance concepts and tools. Write and implement quality procedures.
- Prepare and present quality reports and metrics to internal stakeholders.
- Participate in supplier quality management activities as needed.
- Maintain accurate and organized quality documentation.
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality).
- Minimum of 3 years of Quality experience
Desired Characteristics
- Experience with polymer or chemical manufacturing.
- Experience with continuous manufacturing.
- Ability to conduct internal and external quality audits to recognize improvement opportunities and working understanding of quality management systems
- Knowledge of AS9100 regulatory requirements.
- Ability to apply statistical methods to analysis of engineering problems.
- Ability to comprehend technical documentation.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- 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
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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: Yes
