Executive Aviation Safety & Quality SMS Leader

Y99000 General Electric Company; Evendale (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Executive – Safety Management System Leader to guide strategic development and operational deployment of the SMS across sites and suppliers. You will lead a diverse team, align with Flight Safety and Operations, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving standardized practices through the FLIGHT DECK framework.

You will partner with Quality Systems to integrate SMS requirements into the broader Quality Management System, demonstrate strong leadership, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experienced People Leader.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Set direction, schedule, and strategy for SMS implementation across GE Aerospace sites and applicable suppliers.
• Develop framework for standardization across network including SMS tiered structure for escalation, shop role definitions, and cadence for SMS management.
• Establish operational strategy for deployment of pillars across GE Aerospace sites and applicable suppliers: Policy, Risk Management, Assurance, and Promotion.
• Organizational Direct leadership of functional SMS leaders supporting IMAT, Defense, and Services.
• Lead a cross functional team that includes flight safety, operations, and quality.
• Represent Commercial Engines and Service in enterprise SMS implementation for the GE Aerospace SMS through regular cadence driving implementation.
• Develop standard model for shop level SMS management and organization, and drive implementation.
• Operational Action plan ownership using FLIGHT DECK standard to drive SMS implementation on schedule to regulatory requirements.
• Baseline current state of SMS readiness and develop gap / action plan to close with associated project management plan.
• Own operational cadence for SMS implementation and operation across GE Aerospace
• Lead and coach site level SMS leaders in partnership with operational quality leadership.
• Partner with Quality Systems organization to align on modifications to the Quality Management System to incorporate Safety Management System requirements

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Communication

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Executive – Safety Management System Leader to guide strategic development and operational deployment of the SMS across sites and suppliers. You will lead a diverse team, align with Flight Safety and Operations, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving standardized practices through the FLIGHT DECK framework.

You will partner with Quality Systems to integrate SMS requirements into the broader Quality Management System, demonstrate strong leadership, and