Lead Quality Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; West Chester Township (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer in Ohio to oversee quality reviews for additive manufacturing and ensure conformance to GE Aerospace quality systems. You will lead problem solving, establish inspection plans, and drive improvements across manufacturing, inspection and related processes.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, MRB ownership, and participation in site audit initiatives. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4+ years in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality
• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints
• APQP and AS9100 experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Quality engineer in additive manufacturing reviewing quality with GE Aerospace standards
• Establish inspection and control plans for conformance of additive hardware
• Lead problem solving and process improvement initiatives
• Own MRB tickets and support audits
• Collaborate across teams and participate in site initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 4+ years experience

Tools

MSA

PFMEA

Process capability analysis

Six Sigma Lean

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for product quality review associated with the additive manufacturing process and GE Aerospace quality system requirements. Ensures that projects and products are capable and will meet specified standards. Demonstrates leadership by communicating business goals and processes effectively. Creates strategies that further the sites quality priorities and improvements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Quality Engineer in additive manufacturing realizing quality assurance of products, manufacturing, and inspection processes.
• Establish inspection and control plans for conformance of additive hardware, using statistics to analyze capability Leverage FLIGHT DECK to lead problem solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Participate in strategic initiatives for new technologies related to additive manufacturing processes.
• Ownership of Material Review Board (MRB) tickets.
• Engage in site audit initiatives; perform work station audits and support regulatory and special process audits.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Communicate and participate in team, site, IPT, and business initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality)
• At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality

Desired Characteristics

• 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
• Advance degree in a technical discipline
• Experience in APQP, Advanced Product Quality Planning
• Expertise in AS9100 standard
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience in Six Sigma LEAN, ability to drive smart and effective change
• Strong organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to partner with and work within cross-functional teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient and effective corrective actions
• Ability to read drawings/blueprints
• Proficiency in MSA, PFMEA, FAI, and Process capability analysis desired
• Experience in inspection methods

Benefits

• 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.

Additional Information

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. At 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.