Aerospace Manufacturing Quality Lead

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support conformance in manufacturing and supplier quality audits. You will lead root cause analyses, implement process improvements, and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to ensure high-quality avionics components.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 7+ years in manufacturing, 3+ years in quality/process engineering, and the ability to obtain US government clearance. Candidates with active clearance are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 7+ years in manufacturing.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or Process Engineering.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US Government security clearance.
• Preference for candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, and witness points.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Quality Engineers, providing guidance, training, and feedback.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and corrective/preventive actions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and SPC.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/NADCAP and GE Aerospace policies.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and supplier quality audits.
• Develop and analyze key quality metrics and report findings to leadership.
• Lead FMEA and control plan development for products.
• Interface with customers and regulators during audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Process improvement

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma +7 years

Job description

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support conformance in manufacturing and supplier quality audits. You will lead root cause analyses, implement process improvements, and drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to ensure high-quality avionics components.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 7+ years in manufacturing, 3+ years in quality/process engineering, and the ability to obtain US government clearance. Candidates with active clearance are preferred.