Senior Aerospace QA & Process Audit Lead

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Provided

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids seeks a Senior Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to drive audits and ensure rigorous lifecycle processes. You will assess compliance with program plans and external standards, review artifacts, and support corrective actions across engineering activities.

Requires 5+ years in quality/New Product Development within regulated industries and U.S. citizenship. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 9+ years in Quality/New Product Development in regulated industries.
• Minimum 5 years in Quality and/or New Product Development within regulated industries (Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices etc.).
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches.
• Assess compliance with applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development.
• Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records).
• Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations.
• Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure.
• Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable.
• Develop and report quality/audit metrics to key stakeholders.
• Interface with internal stakeholders and support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulatory standards

RTCA DO-178/DO-254

ARP4754A

Aircraft certification knowledge

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

High school diploma with 9 years experience in Quality/New Product Development

Tools

Documentation controls

Traceability systems

Job description

GE Aerospace in Grand Rapids seeks a Senior Quality Engineer for Process Assurance to drive audits and ensure rigorous lifecycle processes. You will assess compliance with program plans and external standards, review artifacts, and support corrective actions across engineering activities.

Requires 5+ years in quality/New Product Development within regulated industries and U.S. citizenship. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.