Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Controls & Accessories

oilandgasjobsearch.com; West Chester (Chester County); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Lead Supplier Quality Engineer to drive quality for assigned suppliers. This role requires a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience and involves supplier qualifications, audit compliance, and improvements. Candidates near major aerospace suppliers are preferred for remote work. Competitive benefits package provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company matching contributions

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in the Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in relevant job functions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality for assigned suppliers within the Controls and Accessories Commodity.
• Own supplier results and drive improvements using scorecards.
• Conduct supplier audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Supplier quality assurance

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed.

The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving quality for assigned suppliers within the Controls and Accessories Commodity. You will select suppliers through qualification processes, own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards, own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed.

This role is eligible for remote work - preference will be given to those candidates near major GE Aerospace suppliers or engine test locations. Targeted locations include Cincinnati OH, Lynn MA, Southern CA, Central NY, and Eastern PA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• 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.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results.
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.

Required Qualifications

• For roles outside of the USA- This role requires advanced experience in the Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering. Knowledge level is comparable to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college ( or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
• For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong background in supplier quality and supplier management
• Experience manufacturing engine or airframe accessories
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.

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.