Lead Quality Engineer - Process Assurance

GE Aerospace; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids seeks a Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to oversee audits of engineering activities and ensure compliance with aviation standards. You will drive findings, support corrective actions, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, 3+ years of auditing experience, and U.S. citizenship. Expect exposure to regulated aerospace development and a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Auditing and assessment experience in aerospace/engineering
• Knowledge of regulated development standards (RTCA/DO-178/254, ARP4754)
• U.S. citizenship or right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and document process audits using objective evidence
• Assess compliance with program plans, procedures, and external standards
• Review engineering artifacts for traceability and compliance
• Document audit findings with references and corrective action expectations
• Support root-cause analysis and verify corrective actions
• Maintain audit records and artifacts in controlled systems
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics to stakeholders
• Engage with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers on audit topics
• Provide coaching on compliant practices and continuous improvement

Skills

Process auditing

Systems auditing

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

RTCA/DO-178

RTCA/DO-254

SAE ARP4754A

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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.

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)).

Relocation Assistance Provided

Yes