Senior Quality Engineer — Aerospace NPI & Zero-Defect

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

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.