Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Arkansas City, KS, is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality systems and processes to meet internal and external requirements. This on-site role collaborates with cross-functional teams to prevent quality escapes and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll apply statistical process control, engage in root cause investigations, and communicate clearly with customers and stakeholders while upholding aerospace standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 10+ years QA in aerospace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and execute quality programs effectively.
• Team-oriented, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements.
• Ensure products meet quality standards through prevention and control.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate with customers and internal stakeholders on status.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team oriented

Cross functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

High school diploma/GED + 10 years QA experience

Job description

## Quality EngineerApply: Arkansas City: Full time: Posted Today: R5041628# ******Job Description Summary******Develop and maintain quality systems, rules, and processes to ensure fulfillment of internal and external requirements. Ensure projects and products are capable and will meet specified standards (preventive focus). Develop conceptual knowledge of professional discipline and apply standard quality tools and processes to support the business.# **Job Description**The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems, rules, and processes to ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements. This **on-site individual contributor** role partners closely with cross-functional teams and supports customer communication, investigations, and continuous improvement actions to strengthen process capability and prevent quality escapes.**Responsibilities*** Interpret and apply **regulatory, contractual, and company policy requirements** in acceptance contexts.* Ensure projects and products are capable of meeting specified quality standards through effective prevention and control planning.* Support analysis and resolution of quality issues using established processes; escalate and partner with senior team members as appropriate.* Lead or support **root cause investigations** and define robust corrective and preventive actions.* Identify, prioritize, and implement **quality improvement initiatives** to reduce defects and improve process capability.* Evaluate process and product reliability to ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements.* Prepare clear, detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.* Partner effectively across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other functions to deliver timely containment, correction, and long-term fixes.* Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates and clear problem statements, plans, and results.**The Ideal Candidate**The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical capability and **clear, professional communication skills**. You can influence outcomes without direct authority, work effectively across cross-functional teams, and translate technical quality issues into actionable plans and customer-ready updates. You bring advanced understanding of aerospace repair and manufacturing (manual and automated methods), including fabrication, overhaul, and process controls—such as development, validation, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing/repair parameters, adherence to special process requirements, and application of statistical process control and quality methodologies to ensure conformity and compliance.**Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, OR* High school diploma/GED with **a minimum of 10 years** of relevant experience in quality assurance, aerospace fabrication, overhaul, process controls, or related functions.**Desired Characteristics*** Strong **oral and written communication** skills, including customer-facing communication.* Ability to document, plan, and execute quality programs effectively.* Demonstrated ability to collaborate and solve problems in a **team-oriented**, cross-functional environment.**Additional Information*** Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)* Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40* Background Check: All candidates will undergo a background check.* Drug Screening: Pre-employment drug screening is required.* Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform tasks related to quality inspections and data analysis.* Work Environment: Industrial/manufacturing setting with exposure to factory conditions.# ******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### About UsAt 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.