Lead Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Indianapolis seeks a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001, oversee quality systems audits, and coordinate corrective actions. The role collaborates across manufacturing to improve process quality and prevent defects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (or 4+ years in manufacturing) and at least 3 years in quality or production, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years in Manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in Quality or Production.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 and quality systems audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with international quality standards (AS9100, ISO 9001).
• Coordinate audits and act as liaison with external auditors.
• Lead investigations on root cause and corrective actions; support nonconformance dispositions (MRB).
• Lead small projects with low risk and provide guidance to teammates.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Project management

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

4 years manufacturing experience (alternative)

Job description

## Lead Quality EngineerApply: Indianapolis IN US 2: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (8 days left to apply): R5041587# ******Job Description Summary******Managing, ensuring and improving capabilities to comply with internal and external standards and regulations. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others. Includes product quality review associated with manufacturing processes.# **Job Description****Roles and Responsibilities*** Ensuring compliance to international management systems standards such as AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.* Performs Quality systems audits and risk assessments.* Coordinates special process audits and acts as a Liaison with external auditors.* Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.* Coordinates Cause and Corrective Action Investigations* Supports nonconformance dispositions and MRB submittals* 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. **Minimum Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years in Manufacturing).* Minimum of 3 years in Quality, or Production. **Desired Characteristics*** 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 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.*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:** 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.