Safety Management System (SMS) Focal

GE Aerospace; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 136,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace seeks a Senior Product Safety Manager to lead the Safety Management System across site operations, driving risk identification, incident reporting and continuous improvement.

The role requires in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1, with remote eligibility and a Northeast preference for location. Travel up to 25% to supported GE sites is expected, and collaboration with enterprise SMS teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience + a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience

Responsibilities

• Safety Management System Implementation – Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site’s SMS in alignment with enterprise SMS team and industry best practices.
• Safety Risk Management – Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation through collaboration with site product Safety Action Team (SAT)/Groups and product Safety Review Boards (SRB).
• Incident Investigation and Reporting – Prepare and submit product safety performance reports to the Accountable SMS Delegate, safety review board, and enterprise SMS team as required.
• Compliance and Auditing (Safety Assurance)– Monitor site-level compliance with applicable enterprise SMS policies. Conduct regular product safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to SMS requirements.
• Management of Change (Assurance) - Support product Safety Risk Management within change management initiatives.
• Training and Awareness (Product Safety Promotion) – Collaborate with the local training team or focal point to provide SMS and Human Factors training to employees across all levels of the site. Promote product safety awareness and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication (Product Safety Promotion) – Facilitate the distribution of product safety information. Drive initiatives to enhance product safety performance and reduce risks. Act as the liaison between the site-level operations and enterprise SMS team on matters pertaining to product safety. Collaborate with other sites to share lessons learned and address systemic issues or concerns. Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels of the GE Aerospace enterprise (e.g. other MRO shops, other Part 21 shops, etc.) to ensure alignment with SMS objectives.
• Performance Monitoring and Improvement – Track and analyze product safety performance metrics to identify trends (drive proactive approach to SRM) and areas for improvement. Facilitate the independent review of investigations and just culture. Support customer and regulatory audits.
• FLIGHT DECK – Implement FLIGHT DECK standards such as daily management, standard work, and problem-solving tools like APPS and PSRs. Make this the standard for how you work across teams to enable performance and support the business operating system. Standardization of processes, tools and performance management system.
• Manages a small to medium team of senior 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 simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Skills

Safety leadership

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Project management

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description Summary

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts the team’s ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

Work Location and Travel

• Remote eligible with a preference for candidates in the Northeast United States due to GE locations supported

• Ability to travel to supported GE Sites: Bromont, Hookset, Rutland

• Typical travel: 25%

Roles and Responsibilities

• Safety Management System Implementation (Policy) – Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site’s SMS in alignment with enterprise SMS team and industry best practices. Ensure SMS documentation is accurate, accessible, and maintained.

• Safety Risk Management (SRM) – Facilitate risk identification, analysis, and mitigation through collaboration with site product Safety Action Team (SAT)/Groups and product Safety Review Boards (SRB).

• Incident Investigation and Reporting – Prepare and submit product safety performance reports to the Accountable SMS Delegate, safety review board, and enterprise SMS team as required.

• Compliance and Auditing (Safety Assurance)– Monitor site-level compliance with applicable enterprise SMS policies. Conduct regular product safety audits and inspections to ensure adherence to SMS requirements.

• Management of Change (Assurance) - Support product Safety Risk Management within change management initiatives.

• Training and Awareness (Product Safety Promotion) – Collaborate with the local training team or focal point to provide SMS and Human Factors training to employees across all levels of the site. Promote product safety awareness and a culture of continuous improvement.

• Collaboration and Communication (Product Safety Promotion) – Facilitate the distribution of product safety information. Drive initiatives to enhance product safety performance and reduce risks. Act as the liaison between the site-level operations and enterprise SMS team on matters pertaining to product safety. Collaborate with other sites to share lessons learned and address systemic issues or concerns. Facilitate communication and collaboration across all levels of the GE Aerospace enterprise (e.g. other MRO shops, other Part 21 shops, etc.) to ensure alignment with SMS objectives.

• Performance Monitoring and Improvement – Track and analyze product safety performance metrics to identify trends (drive proactive approach to SRM) and areas for improvement. Facilitate the independent review of investigations and just culture. Support customer and regulatory audits.

• FLIGHT DECK – Implement FLIGHT DECK standards such as daily management, standard work, and problem-solving tools like APPS and PSRs. Make this the standard for how you work across teams to enable performance and support the business operating system. Standardization of processes, tools and performance management system.

• Manages a small to medium team of senior 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 simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience + a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience)

• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing, quality, compliance, or SMS experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

• Established project management skills.

Pay and Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $ 136,000.00 - 181,000.00 USD Annually. 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 anticipated to close October 17th, 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)).

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: No

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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.