Lead Quality Engineer - Bill of Characteristics

Energy Consulting group; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Bill of Characteristics Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality outcomes through effective BoC integration and first article inspections. This hybrid position requires collaboration across teams and expertise in engineering principles, ensuring successful design change approvals and quality management strategies.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in design/manufacturing/quality engineering.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Experience with first article inspection process.

Responsibilities

• Validating the Bill of Characteristics (BoC) and escalating conflicts.
• Creating DFMEA/PFMEA and control plans.
• Supporting quality incorporation on the shop floor.

Skills

Problem solver

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Tools

LeanKit

EXCEL

Job description

Job Description Summary

As a Bill of Characteristics Lead Quality Engineer, you are the voice of design engineering on the creation and incorporation of the Bill of Characteristics (BoC) with quality control plans to the shop floor. You will work in a cross functional team with the BoC team to issue BoCs via CID and implement them on the shop floor via completion of First Article Inspections (FAI). BoC will improve quality outcomes with reduced quality escapes across the Aerospace business. You will be responsible for providing design expertise and perspective while creating and incorporating a part specific (BoC).

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Validating the BoC (Bill of Characteristics) and CNs (Characteristic Number’s) on the face of the drawing
• Escalating BoC conflicts to the BoC Leadership Team
• Initiating BoC CIDs and progressing them through the Change Assessment Process
• Upload of BoC to the design change system
• Obtaining Design Change Approvals and making any required updates based on approver feedback
• Supporting supplier and shop quality in BoC incorporation on the shop floor. This effort may include all or some of the following
  • Creation of DFMEA/PFMEA
  • Creation of control plans
  • Incorporating Characteristic list into inspection planning
  • Collecting Delta FAI data

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years design/manufacturing/quality engineering experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• This is a Hybrid position and will be required to work onsite for 2-3 days/week

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in first article inspection process (eCAV)
• Experience authoring or approving drawings and CIDs
• Experience working in FLIGHT DECK
• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems (EXCEL, LeanKit)
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Fluent in engineering drawings and specifications, engine systems and configuration as well as shop practices
• Experienced with AS9100 and the GE Aerospace Quality System including supplier processes and procedures
• Strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Analytical-minded, challenges existing processes and creates new solutions, critical thinker
• Comfortable working across all levels of the organization
• Works collaboratively across organizations with an ability to influence others
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Demonstrated ability to create project plan strategy and execute to milestones

Pay Transparency

The base pay range for this position id $98,300 - $163,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on June 30, 2025.

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, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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