Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; Remote; USD 116,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to lead the S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification and drive improvements across our metal test laboratories supporting the forging and material supply chain.

You will oversee initial certification, recertification, and reinstatement, coordinating with the S-SPEC-35 Focal and PQEs to ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and GE Aerospace requirements. Strong knowledge in metallic materials testing is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; minimum 5 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience (or 10 years with high school diploma).
• Strong oral and written communication skills; leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification activities including initial certification, recertification and reinstatement.
• Drive supplier quality strategy for materials test laboratories within GE Aerospace.
• Conduct regular laboratory audits and ensure compliance with S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025 and GE Aerospace specs.
• Manage root cause analysis and corrective actions for audit findings and proficiency tests.
• Mentor team members and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders on quality disruption impacts to delivery and cost.

Skills

Metallic materials testing

Mechanical testing

Chemical analysis

Metallography

Hardness testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL), will apply their demonstrated knowledge of metallic materials testing to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within the test laboratories that support our forging and material supply chain.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

Role is responsible for S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification, from initial certification, recertification, and reinstatement, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs for any assigned Supplier. As a senior SQE and a S-SPEC-35 Point of Contact for Suppliers and fellow team members, the role will work directly with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to lead in mapping laboratory capability, informing supplier strategy, and consult in GE Aerospace leadership decisions impacting Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics; as it pertains to the quality impacts from material test results. Position includes regular laboratory audits, in conjunction with our GE Aerospace process experts and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, GE Aerospace test specifications and agency regulations. Requires specialized knowledge within the field of metallic materials testing, including but not limited to: mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work. Coordinating with the S-SPEC-35 Focal, Lab Control Program (LCP) Administrators, GE Aerospace materials engineering, and PQEs, to ensure laboratory results meet the approved test requirements and specifications. Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view. Establish supplier process quality strategy for materials test laboratories for GE Aerospace. Drive quality for assigned laboratories, including GT193 certification scope. Lead laboratories through root cause and corrective actions to address audit findings and failed proficiency test results. Select laboratories through the S- SPEC-35 certification process. Work directly with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to drive improvements utilizing proficiency test results. Own assigned laboratory audits and the AI audit checksheets for each audit. By this, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Mentor and teach team members within the Forgings & Materials supplier quality team. Consult with forging and material sourcing and operations on matters of quality disruptions to delivery and impacts to cost as a result of laboratory testing processes and laboratory selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how work within our own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from a accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering) 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.

The salary range for this position is $ 116,000.00 - 154,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on Nov 25, 2026.

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.

Additional Information

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

Relocation Assistance Provided:

No #LI-Remote - This is a remote position

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.