Lead Manufacturing Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to drive inspection, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement across the production lifecycle.

You will lead FMEA, support design reviews, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP while interfacing with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality or process engineering and U.S. citizenship or clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; or high school diploma with 7+ years in manufacturing/production.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or Process Engineering.
• U.S. Citizenship or current US Government Security Clearance is required; preference for those with a clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
• 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 SPC.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP), GE Aerospace policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and supplier quality audits to mitigate quality risks.
• Develop and analyze quality metrics, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Lead FMEA and control plan development for new and existing products.
• Act as a primary contact for customer quality concerns and interface with regulatory bodies during audits.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS9100 auditing

NADCAP

SPC software

Root Cause Analysis tools (8D / 5 Why / Ishikawa)

Job description

Working at our Grand Rapids FacilityFor more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Ensures conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
• 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 (Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and statistical process control (SPC).
• Ensure compliance with Aerospace industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP), internal GE Aerospace policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, production readiness reviews, and supplier quality audits to proactively identify and mitigate quality risks.
• Develop and analyze key quality metrics, preparing reports and presenting findings to senior leadership.
• Lead FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and control plan development for new and existing products.
• Act as a primary contact for customer quality concerns and interface with regulatory bodies during audits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing / production)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering and/or Process Engineering
• This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a US Government Security Clearance; prerequisite for a security clearance is U.S. Citizenship. Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold US Government Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a current US Government Security Clearance
• 5+ years of experience with new product introduction/launch/development
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems and auditing principles
• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies (Black Belt certification preferred)
• Demonstrated experience with root cause analysis tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, RedX)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, requirements, and technical documents
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis software

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

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.

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No