Lead Quality Engineer - Process Assurance

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace Grand Rapids is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to drive audits and ensure compliance with aerospace regulations. You will plan, execute, and document audits, review artifacts, and report findings to leadership while collaborating with internal teams and customers.

The role requires 5+ years in aerospace auditing and hands-on knowledge of RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A, plus strong written and verbal communication and ethics to maintain independence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 7+ years of quality experience.
• Minimum 3 years auditing process or systems in aerospace.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments.
• Assess compliance with program plans, internal procedures, and standards.
• Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability.
• Document audit results with clear findings and evidence.
• Support root cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and retrievable audit artifacts.
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics to stakeholders.
• Interface with internal teams and customers on audits.
• Provide coaching on compliant practices and improvements.

Skills

Quality auditing

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

RTCA/DO-178

RTCA/DO-254

SAE ARP4754A

Job description

Job Description Summary

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. This includes Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance Systems, 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.

Role Overview

The Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance reports to the Sub-Section Manager for Process Assurance within the Chief Engineer’s Office for Avionics. Process Assurance provides independent assurance that engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable, rigorous, and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
• Assess compliance with applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development
• Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records)
• Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations
• Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure
• Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics (e.g., trends, repeat findings, aging, closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders
• Interface with internal stakeholders and, as required, support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics
• Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of Quality experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, closure verification, etc.) and/or experience in airborne product engineering development subject to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, SAE ARP4754, et al.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of process/system auditing experience in an aerospace development environment
• Practical and working understanding of RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A, with the ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context
• Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g., FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices
• Strong ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams
• Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews
• Strong oral/written communication skills, including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership
• Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure (software and hardware)

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

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