Quality Assurance Manager

GE Aerospace; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 119,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Rutland, VT seeks a Business Quality Leader to head a team of quality engineers ensuring QA/QC for aviation hardware. You will coordinate with engineering, programs, and customers, driving continuous improvement and robust corrective actions.

Role requires strong machining, manufacturing, inspection knowledge; lead cross-functional efforts and mentor staff. Shift flexibility and extensive quality experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus 5+ years QA/Quality Management experience.
• Proficiency in APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Formal problem solving methods such as APPS, Kata, 8D.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or high-precision industries.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own QA and QC across products, services, manufacturing processes; coverage includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods, product inspection, witness points.
• Lead a small/medium team of quality professionals; influence strategy and resource allocation.
• Interpret business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products and processes.
• Mentor colleagues in quality processes and lead cross-functional projects with moderate risk.
• Develop relationships with key customers and ensure on-time delivery of quality products.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, QA

High school diploma/GED + 10 years QA exp

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Business Quality Leader (BQL) will report to the Rutland Site Quality Leader and will lead a team of Quality engineers. The BQL will work to meet business requirements for quality assurance and control of aviation hardware. Manage cross functional coordination across business units, engineering, and programs teams. Facilitate and manage interactions with military and commercial customers and regulators. Drive continuous improvement of the quality processes and policies and mentoring of all employees to those processes. Maintain a strong focus on delivery of quality products on time to customers. This role requires strong foundation in machining, manufacturing, and inspection technologies.

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

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.

• Manages a small to medium team of lead professionals as well as others. Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.

• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

• Uses high level of judgment to make decisions or solve 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.

• Serve as an engineering and technical mentor for colleagues with less experience. May lead large projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Explain difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. Develop persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within field.

• Develop relationships and work with key customers.

• Ability to prioritize to meet needs of business and achieve customer satisfaction.

• Leads investigation for Quality Escapes and ensures robust corrective and preventative actions.

• Review and approve First Article Inspection and CID implementation.

• Owns Operator Verification Plan and develops periodic training to mitigate deficiencies.

• Drives Measurement System Analysis activities as a part of the Quality Management System

• Leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods.

• Works together with Rutland team across all levels of the organization.

• Flexibility in schedule to work any / varied shifts to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years Quality & Quality Management experience) + minimum of 5 years Quality & Quality Management

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in advanced quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.

• Formal background in structured problem solving applications (APPS, Kata, 8D, etc).

• Experience analyzing problems, identifying root causes and providing efficient solutions with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Certification in Six Sigma, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or similar.

• Experience in Aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision industries.

• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant quality standards.

• 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 salary range for this position is $ 119,000.00 - 158,000.00 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.

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)).

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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.