Military DoD SkillBridge Program - Production Quality Engineer

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Y99000 General Electric Company is seeking a Production Quality Engineer through the Military DoD SkillBridge program. This opportunity allows active military personnel to gain valuable experience while ensuring product quality in manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and have experience in manufacturing settings, with a strong focus on problem-solving and leadership skills. GE Aerospace offers a comprehensive training experience with no financial compensation provided during the training period.

Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on last 180 days before transitioning.
• 3 years manufacturing experience or extensive shop floor experience.
• Ability to communicate technical information succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze disruption drivers in manufacturing process.
• Establish inspection plans for jet engine components.
• Lead improvement methods for inspection techniques.

Skills

Leadership ability

Problem solving

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or high school diploma with 4 years experience

Tools

Statistical process control

Quality systems standard

Project management

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Military DoD SkillBridge program is an opportunity for Service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships, or internships during the last 180 days of service. SkillBridge connects Service members with industry partners in real‑world job experiences under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. Separating Service members can be granted up to 180 days of permissive duty to focus solely on training full‑time with approved industry partners after unit commander (first O‑4/Field‑Grade commander in chain of command) provides written authorization and approval. GE Aerospace as a SkillBridge partner offers real‑world training and work experience in in‑demand fields of work while having the opportunity to evaluate the Service member’s suitability for the work. Military DoD SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from GE Aerospace, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

Job Description

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). Service Members with experience in these subjects would translate well to a Production Quality Engineer.

• AS9100 / ISO9001 Compliance: Quality systems standard in defense.
• Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) / Corrective Action (CAPA): Resolving production defects.
• Material Review Board (MRB): Dispositioning non‑conforming material.
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA) / Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them.
• Establish inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components.
• Review Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards.
• Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and incoming processes.
• Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability.
• Lead improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.).
• Determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically.
• Own overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell.
• Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explain information; develop skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Convey performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.

Required Qualifications

• Active Military personnel on their last 180 days before separating from Military Service.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing shop floor experience.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative.
• Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Ability to communicate technical information succinctly.

Desired Characteristics

• Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes).
• Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.).
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) experience.
• Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA).
• Demonstrated Project Management Skills.
• Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits.
• Experience with First Article Inspection and management.
• Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements).
• Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop.
• Exposure to Special Processes and controls.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.

Additional Information

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)).

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No