Lead Aerospace Quality Engineer – NPI & CI

GE Aerospace; Idaho; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Clearwater seeks a Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive quality across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will develop, implement, and sustain robust quality control systems, lead root cause analysis, and partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex issues, especially during New Product Introduction.

The role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, SPC, and a track record of improving quality metrics, with responsibilities spanning audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or 7+ years in Quality/Manufacturing with HS diploma).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or Process Engineering (or GE OMLP graduate).
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Manufacturing Quality Engineers, providing guidance, training, and feedback as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust quality control systems and procedures throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis and corrective / preventive actions for complex quality issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Ensure compliance with Aerospace industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP) and GE policies.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and supplier quality audits to mitigate risks.
• Develop and analyze key quality metrics, preparing reports for senior leadership.
• Lead FMEA and control plan development for new and existing products.
• Act as primary contact for customer quality concerns and interface with regulatory bodies during audits.

Skills

AS9100 auditing

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Engineering drawings interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality systems development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

High School diploma / GED + 7+ years in Quality/Manufacturing

Tools

SPC software

Data analysis software

Quality management software

Job description

GE Aerospace in Clearwater seeks a Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive quality across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will develop, implement, and sustain robust quality control systems, lead root cause analysis, and partner with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to resolve complex issues, especially during New Product Introduction.

The role requires strong Lean/Six Sigma expertise, SPC, and a track record of improving quality metrics, with responsibilities spanning audits,