Aerospace Process Assurance Lead — Quality & Compliance

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids seeks a Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to oversee audits of engineering activities and ensure compliance with aviation standards. You will drive findings, support corrective actions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years of auditing experience, and U.S. citizenship. Expect exposure to regulated aerospace development and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Auditing and assessment experience in aerospace/engineering
• Knowledge of regulated development standards (RTCA/DO-178/254, ARP4754)
• U.S. citizenship or right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document process audits using objective evidence
• Assess compliance with program plans, procedures, and external standards
• Review engineering artifacts for traceability and compliance
• Document audit findings with references and corrective action expectations
• Support root-cause analysis and verify corrective actions
• Maintain audit records and artifacts in controlled systems
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics to stakeholders
• Engage with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers on audit topics
• Provide coaching on compliant practices and continuous improvement

Skills

Process auditing

Systems auditing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

RTCA/DO-178

RTCA/DO-254

SAE ARP4754A

Job description

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids seeks a Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to oversee audits of engineering activities and ensure compliance with aviation standards. You will drive findings, support corrective actions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years of auditing experience, and U.S. citizenship. Expect exposure to regulated aerospace development and a focus on continuous improvement.