Product Quality Engineer - Machining/Fabrication

General Electric; Madisonville (KY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Product Quality Engineer to enhance supplier quality in Machining/Fabrication. Responsibilities include driving product quality, managing First Article Inspection, and collaborating with various quality teams to meet compliance standards. Ideal candidates possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and extensive quality experience.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time-off

Qualifications

• 3 years of quality/sourcing experience required.
• Technical understanding of engineering drawings.
• Ability to manage suppliers and quality projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive product quality for suppliers within Machining/Fabrication.
• Own supplier First Article Inspection results.
• Provide product release direction when approvals are incomplete.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

**Job Description Summary**

Drive product quality for suppliers within the Machining/Fabrication including quality plan implementation. Own supplier First Article Inspection results and drive supplier compliance to Source Substantiation Plans or design intent verification. Provide supplier product release direction when part approval cycles are not complete while also being the internal quality focal for those parts. Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Supplier Quality Operations and New Product Introduction/Management of Change teams as required- this collaboration may include onsite visitation. Understand how the team integrates with other teams outside of Quality to meet short term and long term the business objectives.

**Job Description**

**Roles and Responsibilities**

+ Product Quality Engineer will have a technical understanding of engineering drawings and will have the ability to manage suppliers and/or quality projects.

+ Develop in-depth knowledge of a discipline. Use prior experience and acquired expertise to execute functional policy/strategy.

+ Communication with direct colleagues and the business concerning the status of First Article Inspection and Source Substantiation Plans.

+ Impacts projects, processes, and procedures in own field. The role operates with some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment but may require more senior levels of guidance.

+ Utilizes technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

**Required Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality/sourcing) + Minimum of 3 years of quality/sourcing experience.

**Desired Characteristics**

+ Humble, respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.

+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.

+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.

The base pay range for this position is $80,700-$134,500. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on July 1, 2025.

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 an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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

\#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.