Aerospace Quality Engineer | Zero-Defect & Process Improvement

Y99000 General Electric Company; Town of Rutland (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee product quality during the manufacturing process of compressor airfoils, including milling, broaching, CMM inspection, and NDT inspections. The role supports the operations team with problem solving and sustainable corrective actions, while maintaining flexibility to support multiple sites.

The successful candidate will drive corrective actions, participate in audits, and lead projects toward a Zero Defect Culture, with a focus on GD&T, CID

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with 3 years manufacturing experience OR high school diploma with 5 years manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency with quality tools: FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality standards.

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 to obtain Quality Excellence Program Level I and II.

Skills

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CQE

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years manufacturing

High school diploma + 5 years manufacturing

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee product quality during the manufacturing process of compressor airfoils, including milling, broaching, CMM inspection, and NDT inspections. The role supports the operations team with problem solving and sustainable corrective actions, while maintaining flexibility to support multiple sites.

The successful candidate will drive corrective actions, participate in audits, and lead projects toward a Zero Defect Culture, with a focus on GD&T, CID