Lead Production Quality Specialist

GE Aerospace; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace Lafayette is seeking a Lead Production Quality Specialist to drive quality assurance and control within the Part 145 MRO operation. You will own QA/QC, oversee inspections, and guide process improvements while leading small projects and developing team capabilities.

Required is a Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in quality manufacturing, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills. FAA Part 65 license experience is a plus; relocation support may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years quality manufacturing experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Experience leading projects and driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Owns quality assurance and quality control across products and processes.
• Oversees conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection and witness points.
• Leads small projects with low risk and drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentors colleagues and communicates expectations to achieve quality targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Lead Production Quality SpecialistWe use cookies to personalize and enhance your experience on our site. Visit our Privacy Policy to learn more or manage your personal preferences in our **Cookie Consent Tool**. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies.### Lead Production Quality SpecialistApply: Lafayette IN USA: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 10, 2026 (7 days left to apply): R5042059# ******Job Description Summary******Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).# **Job Description****Roles and Responsibilities:*** Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.* Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.* Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market* Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.* Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.* The Lead Production Quality Specialist reports to the GE Lafayette MRO Site Quality Leader and works in a self-directed teaming structure. This role is responsible for quality assurance and quality control in the Part 145 MRO operation at Lafayette. **Required Minimum Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of quality manufacturing experience (or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of quality manufacturing experience). **Desired Characteristics & Experience:*** Strong oral and written communication skills.* Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.* Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.* Established project management skills.* 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* Experience with Continuous Improvement Activities* FAA Part 65 Powerplant License #LI-MO1 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.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:** Yes### About UsAt GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.