Aerospace Manufacturing Quality Lead

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer to guide a team across quality systems, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement for aerospace products. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex quality issues in New Product Introduction and ongoing manufacturing.

The role emphasizes deep knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, Six Sigma, and SPC, plus strong communication to drive cross-functional actions and present metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a High School diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Quality and/or Manufacturing).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with wave solder, selective solder, surface-mount technology (SMT) process and/or SMT inspection [or a GE Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Graduate].
• U.S. Citizenship status is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Manufacturing Quality Engineers, providing guidance, training, and feedback as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control systems and procedures throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and corrective / preventive actions for complex quality issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Ensure compliance with Aerospace industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP), internal GE Aerospace policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and supplier quality audits to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Develop and analyze key quality metrics, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Lead FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plan development for new and existing products.
• Act as a primary contact for customer quality concerns and interface with regulatory bodies during audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma / Lean

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Statistical data analysis

Quality audits

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC software

Job description

GE Aerospace in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer to guide a team across quality systems, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement for aerospace products. You will partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex quality issues in New Product Introduction and ongoing manufacturing.

The role emphasizes deep knowledge of AS9100, NADCAP, Six Sigma, and SPC, plus strong communication to drive cross-functional actions and present metrics