Process Quality Engineer - Plant 1

GE Aerospace; Whitwell; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing operations and ensure compliance with quality standards. This role requires a bachelor's degree or extensive experience in manufacturing, along with strong analytical skills. The package includes competitive salary and extensive benefits like healthcare coverage and retirement plans. Apply before Dec 10, 2025.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement savings plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3 years of manufacturing experience required, or 7 years with GED.
• Proficiency in quality tools essential for role.
• Experience in high-precision industries like Aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Support daily management and RCCA for manufacturing operations.
• Ensure hardware conformance through tooling and product drawings.
• Manage long-term projects aimed at Zero Defect Culture.
• Lead First Article Inspection for process changes.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Certification in Six Sigma or similar

Experience in Aerospace or automotive industries

Familiarity with ISO 9001 or AS9100

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

High school diploma/GED with 7 years experience

Tools

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Job description

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process of compressor airfoils including milling, broaching, CMM inspection and NDT inspections. Supports operations team through focus on problem solving and sustainable corrective actions. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of daily activities within operations and quality team. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance. While the primary location for this is at the Plant 1 site, the quality team maintains flexibility to support both sites.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support day to day manufacturing operations through daily management and RCCA
• Interpret tooling and product drawings to ensure hardware is produced in conformance. Develop technical experience in GD&T and obtain PR certification to disposition suspect hardware
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Manage long term projects aimed at creating Zero Defect Culture
• Complete trainings required to obtain Quality Excellence Program Level I and II
• Develop understanding of significant processes and lead through changes needed in collaboration with Certifying Agents and Design Engineers. Complete trainings required to be Quality Engineer level in SPS system
• Lead First Article Inspection efforts for process changes and NPI
• Incorporate CIDs flowed from engineering and participate in CID requests to improve value to customer

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with 3 years of manufacturing experience or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing. Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Certification in Six Sigma, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or similar.
• Experience in Aerospace, automotive, or other high‑precision industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant quality standards.

The salary range for this position is $83,800.00 - 112,000 USD Annual. 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 Dec 10, 2025.

Benefits

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.