Aerospace Quality Engineer NPI APQP Lead

Hardware FYI; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Quality Assurance professional to own QA and QC across products and processes in an aerospace manufacturing setting. You will lead APQP for new and changed products, support NPIs, and ensure FAI compliance per AS9102, using eCAV and GE SPS tools to manage data and documentation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of manufacturing and quality experience required.
• Alternate: High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of manufacturing and quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and PPAP per AS9145, PFMEA, control plans, and MSA/gauge R&R studies.

Responsibilities

• Own quality assurance and quality control across products, services, and manufacturing processes.
• Lead APQP quality deliverables for new and changed products in line with AS9145 and GE Aerospace requirements (PFMEA, control plans, MSA, PPAP).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) programs from design review to production readiness.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and manage changes that affect FAI.
• Use eCAV to set up and maintain characteristic accountability and verification for new and existing part numbers.
• Use the GE SPS tool to manage, track, and submit required quality data and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain inspection plans, work instructions, and local quality procedures.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (8D, 5-Why) for nonconformances and feed lessons learned back to PFMEAs and control plans.
• Monitor process performance with SPC and Cp/Cpk analyses to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Sourcing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to meet program goals.

Skills

APQP leadership

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

AS9145

AS9100 knowledge

GD&T

Minitab

SPC

8D

DMAIC

Lean

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 3 years manufacturing & quality experience

High School Diploma / GED + 7 years manufacturing & quality experience

Tools

eCAV tool

GE SPS tool

Job description

GE Aerospace seeks a Quality Assurance professional to own QA and QC across products and processes in an aerospace manufacturing setting. You will lead APQP for new and changed products, support NPIs, and ensure FAI compliance per AS9102, using eCAV and GE SPS tools to manage data and documentation.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to drive continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.