APQP Project Leader

Asheville, Inc.; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 121,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville, Inc. is seeking an APQP Program Leader to enhance product quality across GE Aviation. This pivotal role includes mentoring teams, managing APQP deployments, and collaborating with multiple functions to ensure quality and efficiency are met within diverse projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with extensive experience in APQP within the aerospace industry.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in APQP, manufacturing, engineering, and/or quality.
• Proven track record in APQP with successful project completion in automotive/aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning.
• Be an APQP mentor/coach for various projects.
• Manage business metrics on APQP.
• Develop training content and standardize tools and processes.

Skills

Leadership ability

Problem solver

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

The APQP Program Leader will drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning within GE Aviation’s internal organization and supply base to ensure engine products that conform to manufacturing and quality requirements are delivered on time at the maximum demand rate, while meeting budgeted cost. Activities will include coaching and mentoring cross functional teams from internal shops and external suppliers to complete the deliverables of APQP. The Program Leader will lead the standardization of tools and processes to be followed throughout the business. The APQP Program Leader will work closely with functions such as the Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering, Commercial, and Services to develop the strategy and effectively implement APQP.

**Job Description**

Responsibilities of the APQP Program Leader will include:

+ Be an APQP mentor/coach for various projects with several part families and/or engine programs.

+ Be the go-to expert on APQP and AS9145, providing technical expertise and guidance on APQP deployment, implementation and project execution.

+ Develop roadmaps and program plans that lead to successful integration of APQP deliverables and requirements into existing policies and procedures

+ Collaborate with various leaders across different functions to understand best approach to implementing changes within New Product Introduction and Product Change Management

+ Provide project management for shop/supplier deployment of APQP and exercise appropriate escalation when necessary to overcome significant issues and constraints.

+ Have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, and developing APQP elements for those processes to enable defect-free part production.

+ Lead on-site visits to audit APQP deliverables that involve multiple levels of shop/supplier management, sourcing, design and manufacturing personnel

+ Develop training content and enable standardization of tools and processes. The APQP Program leader will coordinate training delivery with various SMEs

+ Manage business metrics on APQP that clearly indicate status, business impact and significant issues related to APQP projects

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in APQP, manufacturing, engineering and/or quality

+ This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to potential access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

+ Proven track record in APQP with successful APQP project completion in automotive and/or aerospace industry, with demonstrated knowledge of AS9145, AS13100.

+ Experience in product quality including quality policies, metrics and quality management Systems

+ Background in product / part costing and cost analysis with emphasis on key cost drivers.

+ Demonstrated ability to plan and lead large programs across organizations, managing deliverables, resources and funding.

+ Proven communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of management, internal and external to GE

+ Proven technical ability to quickly understand a wide range of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently across wide network and organization

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

The base pay range for this position is $121,500 - $175,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on Friday, July 4, 2025.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._

**Additional Information**

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.