Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - Non-Destructive Testing

General Electric; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to manage quality practices within their Composites supply chain. Responsibilities include leading supplier audits, driving corrective actions for quality issues, and mentoring team members. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 5 years of experience in Non-Destructive Evaluation within the aerospace sector. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, and it is a remote position.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan with company matching

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Non-Destructive Evaluation operations experience.
• Team leadership and aerospace supply chain experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and ensure compliance.
• Drive corrective actions for quality findings.

Skills

Proficiency in reading engineering drawings

Organizational leadership in quality systems

Statistical analysis

Strong oral and written communication

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering

Tools

CT scanning

Ultrasonic evaluation processes

Job description

Job Description Summary

Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Non‑Destructive Evaluation (NDE) & Testing Processes will apply their demonstrated knowledge of NDE to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within our Composites supply chain.

Deliverables

• Establish supplier process quality strategy for GE Aerospace.
• Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation.
• Lead suppliers through root cause and corrective actions to address any quality findings.
• Select suppliers through qualification processes.
• Own supplier quality system requirements and drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards.
• Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed.
• Mentor and teach team members within the Composites supplier quality team.
• Consult with Composites sourcing and operations on matters of quality disruptions to delivery and impacts to cost as a result of the NDE processes and vendor selection.
• Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
• Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding of how work within our own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for supplier processes, from initial qualification, maintenance, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs.
• Lead in mapping capacity, informing supplier strategy, and consult in GE Aerospace leadership decisions impacting Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics.
• Conduct regular supplier audits, in conjunction with GE Aerospace process experts and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to GE Aerospace process specifications and agency regulations.
• Requires specialized knowledge within the field of NDE, including but not limited to CT scanning and Ultrasonic evaluation processes.
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
• Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services.
• Coordinate with GE Aerospace Inspection Solutions (AIS) experts and operations teams and their approved supplier technical plans to ensure product meets the approved process requirements and specifications.
• Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity, communicating difficult concepts and influencing others’ options.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of Non‑Destructive Evaluation and Quality experience).
• Minimum of 5 years Non‑Destructive Evaluation operations, team leadership, and aerospace supply chain experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency in reading and applying engineering drawings and specifications.
• Demonstrated organizational leadership in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audit experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis.
• Certified or willingness to achieve a Level 2 NAS410 qualification for certification in CT and UT.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience.
• 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.

The base pay range for this position is $100‑130k. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary. The posting is expected to close on October 30 2025.

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 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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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