Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

at GE Aerospace in Remote, United States

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Supplier Quality Engineer for Aerospace Composites and Nacelles. An individual who can apply knowledge of RCCA and/or problem solving to lead supplier quality improvement of complex cross functional challenges. In this role, you will drive GE Aerospace quality standards for assigned suppliers, support customer disruption RCCA and Defect tracking, drive resolution to actions identified during problem solving, own supplier results, coordinate with customers on corrective action results from suppliers, and drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. In addition, you must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish their own work, as well have an in-depth understanding of how the work of their own team integrates with other teams and contributes to GE Aerospace, as a business.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

+ Oversight and responsibility for supplier processes, from initial qualification, maintenance, and necessary improvements driven by Quality and Business needs.

+ Position includes regular supplier audits and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to GE process specifications and agency regulations.

+ Lead GE Aerospace supplier root cause and corrective actions to reduce systemic, product specific, and process related defects.

+ Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and the influence of policy formulation.

+ Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

+ Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.

+ May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others’ options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.

+ Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years quality engineering experience) + minimum of 3 years quality engineering experience

Desired Characteristics

+ Demonstrated experience working with Nacelles

+ Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis

+ Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.

+ Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience

+ 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

+ Demonstrated experience in composites and assembly applications of composite components

+ Demonstrated, applicable, aerospace industry experience

The salary range for this position is $94,400.00 – 125,900.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan.

This posting is expected to close on August 2nd, 2024.

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.

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This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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 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

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