Lynn Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer/Zero Defect

Energy Consulting group; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to oversee quality assurance in additive manufacturing. The role requires collaboration across functions to implement a zero-defect culture, develop processes, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, leadership abilities, and effective problem-solving skills, alongside a commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with company matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Life insurance and disability insurance

Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering experience in automotive or aerospace.
• Development of specialized knowledge in quality assurance and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance of products and manufacturing processes.
• Lead standardization of tools and processes across the organization.
• Act as a resource for colleagues, providing guidance and support.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Ability to analyze and resolve problems

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college

High school diploma / GED with at least 4 years in manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Lynn Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer will drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within the internal Additive manufacturing organization to ensure on-time supply of production engine components, at cost and rate, that conform to GE Aerospace manufacturing and quality requirements.

The Advanced Quality Engineer will lead standardization of tools and process to be followed throughout the business and will work closely with other functions to develop the strategy and effectively implement a zero-defect culture through the Aerospace AS9145 APQP standard and AS13100 quality standard. Ensures that the Additive part family will continually develop the Management of Change process in line with the design intent of the customer and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant with the end customer’s needs. You will be an APQP functional and technical expert within the Additive part family, with responsibility for leading operational improvement, implementation of APQP for Part Transitions and mentoring technical talent within GE Aerospace.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
• Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in own area. Contributes towards strategy and policy development, and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Takes new perspective on existing solutions. Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

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, quality, or engineering).
• A minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering automotive or aerospace experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

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