Sr. Quality Manager - Composites

Y99000 General Electric Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time-off

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Huntsville, AL seeks a Quality Leader to drive QA across composites manufacturing. You will own KPI improvements, lead a team of quality engineers and metrology staff, and collaborate with engineering to strengthen the quality system.

You will champion APQP, mentor leaders, and ensure compliance with the Quality System while advancing the Zero Defect culture and plant-wide strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering or related field with 5+ years in composites/quality/manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience leading quality initiatives and KPI improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis and DMAIC approach required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a composites manufacturing site quality outcomes and KPI improvements (QEM, MRB, losses).
• Drive Zero Defect culture and apply DMAIC to identify actions for improvement.
• Maintain and improve the site Quality System per APQP and change management for NPI.
• Lead quality engineers, metrology, calibration, and Zero Defect teams; guide policy and resource use.
• Influence area strategy, collaborate with Engineering on processes and throughput.
• Demonstrate strong judgment and stakeholders communication; drive cross-functional programs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality systems

DMAIC

Statistical tools

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Quality management software

Job description

Job Description Summary

Lead rotating parts Huntsville, AL site through quality assurance and control initiatives. Reporting directly to the Director of Quality for the commodity, this leadership staff role is responsible and accountable for meeting all quality influenced plant and Part family KPIs and strategic goals, is a front-line leader with a direct and daily impact on GE Aerospace's most advanced product offerings and has a significant impact/influence on the Part Family strategy in manufacturing, design, quality, and policy.

Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

This Quality Leader Position will lead a Composites manufacturing site in Huntsville, AL and is accountable for all Quality outcomes of the manufacturing plant. Ownership of improvement of Quality KPI's-- QEM, MRB line items, and Losses Ownership for improvement of FTY with collaboration from Engineering counterparts. Drive culture shift with Zero Defect Model line approach. Problem solving through DMAIC process and use of statistical tools identifying actions for improvement. Monitor improvements through control phase. Ownership of improving site Quality System along with compliance to the quality system. Champions APQP (Advanced Planning Quality Process) into change management and NPI. Leader of people leaders including quality engineers, metrology, calibration, quality systems, and Zero Defect team. 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. Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. Actively displays the 3 GE leadership behaviors; Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer-Driven when leading teams and solving problems.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Composites or Chemical Processing Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering). Minimum of 5 years' experience in Composites, Chemical, Quality, and/or Manufacturing or Engineering

Desired Characteristics

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker 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.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

• 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. 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.

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.