Quality Engineer: Yield, Defect Reduction & CI

IF1136 Unison Engine Components Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee cost of quality and impact on shop metrics such as delivery, inventory, and cost-out. The role serves as the quality focal for problem solving on yield and defect reduction, driving proactive quality improvements across the manufacturing process.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and experience applying structured problem-solving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing experience) + Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Formal background in structured problem solving applications (APPS, Kata, 8D, etc)
• Prior experience utilizing APQP in the manufacturing process
• Prior experience utilizing MSA to aid in problem solving defects
• Evaluation of data and using statistical process control to understand process capability
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills

Responsibilities

• Verify conformance to specification by measuring and testing during in-house manufacturing.
• Perform incoming goods control, product inspections, witness points to control quality for items from external suppliers.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and apply it to policy and strategy.
• Use prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks and guide others.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate quality initiatives into business drivers and shop floor metrics.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field

Job description

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee cost of quality and impact on shop metrics such as delivery, inventory, and cost-out. The role serves as the quality focal for problem solving on yield and defect reduction, driving proactive quality improvements across the manufacturing process.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and experience applying structured problem-solving