Quality Assurance Technician

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to own QA/QC for civil and defense avionics repair from incoming goods to final release. You will support inspection decisions, drive nonconformance resolution, and participate in audits.

A defined path to IPC-A-610 certification is available, with opportunities to work across Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Preferred candidates have electronics or avionics experience, FAA Repairman certification, and IPC/J-STD qualifications,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or related technical field OR high school diploma with 4+ years quality experience
• FAA Repairman Certificate or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire; must enroll in FAA drug testing pool
• Able to pass IPC 610 & J-STD certifications after training; proficiency with Microsoft Office
• U.S. citizenship required; ability and willingness to work off/varied shift and weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• Release and Return to Service for civil and defense units under FAA Repairman Certificate; ensure work and documentation meet requirements
• Ensure conformance across incoming goods, in-process, and final product inspections; witness points and detail NCs
• Review inspector rejections; record events in Oracle and Turnback log; open NC records in Tip QA
• Lead problem solving with Operations on turnbacks, nonconformances, and returns; track actions in APPS
• Investigate units returned from the field and complete RUI form
• Support FAA and customer audits with records and process knowledge
• Apply quality best practices; connect with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain

Skills

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's degree in engineering or related field

FAA Repairman Certificate

Tools

Oracle

Tip QA

APPS

IPC 610

IPC J-STD-001

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Technician owns quality assurance and quality control for civil and defense avionics repair, from incoming goods through final release. In this role you will perform Return to Service, support the production floor on inspection and disposition decisions, lead problem solving on nonconformances and returned units, and support regulatory and customer audits. This position comes with a defined path to certification. Candidates with electronics or avionics experience who want to build a career in aviation quality are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Release and Return to Service: Perform final release and Return to Service (RTS) for civil and defense units under your FAA Repairman Certificate. Verify that all work, inspections, and documentation are complete and meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Quality assurance and control: Ensure conformance across incoming goods control, in-process and final product inspection, and witness points. Support the floor with hidden damage inspections and decide whether units should be reworked or repaired.
• Nonconformances and turnbacks: Review inspector rejections from the ship table. Record each event in Oracle and the Turnback (TB) log, and open nonconformance (NC) records in Tip QA.
• Problem solving and corrective action: Lead problem solving with Operations on turnbacks, nonconformances, and returned units, and track actions in APPS through to closure. Combine technical experience, analytical thinking, and input from internal and limited external sources to propose solutions. This includes solutions outside set parameters for complex processes with technical variety or interdependent production cycles.
• Return Unit Investigation (RUI): Investigate units returned from the field and complete the RUI form.
• Audits: Support regulatory (FAA) and customer audits by providing records, evidence, and process knowledge.
• Process integration: Apply quality best practices. Understand how your area connects with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and how quality performance sets the business apart for customers.
• Future state, Return for Variance (RFV): Manage RFV activity once you hold IPC-A-610 certification.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Quality or related field OR a high school diploma / GED with minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality or a related field.
• An FAA Repairman Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of hire. (Must enroll in the FAA drug testing pool). Must be able to pass IPC 610 & J-STD certifications after training Proficiency with Microsoft Office. This position requires U.S. citizenship status. Ability and willingness to work off/varied shift/weekends, as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electronics background, ideally with quality experience in avionics.
• Experience with FAA regulations.
• IPC-A-610 certification.
• IPC J-STD-001 certification.
• Experience with Oracle, Tip QA, and APPS.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with Operations, Engineering, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, and carry out projects, with basic project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation habits.

Additional Information

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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation Assistance Provided: No 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.