Senior Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace; Clarendon (VT); On-site; USD 101,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Quality Engineer to support daily manufacturing operations for compressor airfoils, focusing on RCCA and quality assurance across milling, broaching, and inspection steps.

You will build GD&T expertise, apply APQP/PPAP tools, and collaborate with engineers and auditors to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. A strong aerospace quality background is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years (or 5 years with HS diploma) in manufacturing environments.
• Experience applying APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, PPAP; knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead RCCA and daily management to support operations and quality goals.
• Interpret drawings, apply GD&T, and disposition suspect hardware with PR certification.
• Collaborate with auditors, design engineers, and certifying agents on improvements.
• Drive long-term projects toward Zero Defect Culture and process changes.
• Perform First Article Inspections for process changes and NPI.

Skills

APQP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

PPAP

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma

CQE

Aerospace quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/engineering

3+ years manufacturing experience

High school diploma with 5+ years manufacturing

Job description

Job Description Summary

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process of compressor airfoils including milling, broaching, CMM inspection and NDT inspections. Supports operations team through focus on problem solving and sustainable corrective actions. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of daily activities within operations and quality team. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Support day to day manufacturing operations through daily management and RCCA
• Interpret tooling and product drawings to ensure hardware is produced in conformance. Develop technical experience in GD&T and obtain PR certification to disposition suspect hardware
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Manage long term projects aimed at creating Zero Defect Culture
• Complete trainings required to obtain Quality Excellence Program Level I and II
• Develop understanding of significant processes and lead through changes needed in collaboration with Certifying Agents and Design Engineers. Complete trainings required to be Quality Engineer level in SPS system
• Lead First Article Inspection efforts for process changes and NPI
• Incorporate CIDs flowed from engineering and participate in CID requests to improve value to customer

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 3 years of manufacturing experience or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Certification in Six Sigma, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or similar.
• Experience in Aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision industries.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant quality standards.

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: Yes

The salary range for this position is $ 101,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD Annual. 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 expected to close on Nov 25, 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)).