Supplier Quality Engineer

General Electric; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 116,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) to drive supplier readiness and performance across the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain. You will evaluate capability, conduct audits, monitor metrics, and work with suppliers to implement improvements.

You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, planning, and NPI/MOC teams to ensure alignment with business and industry requirements, while traveling up to 20% and providing onsite support as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience or equivalent combinations
• 4+ years in quality systems or supplier quality
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and development activities
• Conduct supplier audits to assess quality and compliance
• Evaluate supplier performance using key quality metrics
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supplier strategies
• Provide guidance on manufacturing processes and quality systems

Skills

Supplier quality

Audits

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Quality metrics

Communication

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Quality systems experience

Tools

Audit tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) is responsible for ensuring suppliers consistently meet quality, delivery, and performance expectations across the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain. In this role, you will evaluate supplier capability, conduct supplier qualifications and audits, monitor performance, and work directly with suppliers to drive continuous improvement.

The SQE partners closely with cross-functional teams — including Supplier Quality Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Planning, and New Product Introduction/Management of Change teams — to support supplier readiness, strengthen supply chain performance, and ensure alignment with business and industry requirements. This role is critical to maintaining supply chain integrity, supporting operational excellence, and enabling successful supplier onboarding and development.

This position includes onsite supplier support as needed and requires the ability to travel globally up to 20%.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead supplier qualification and supplier development activities for the Aeroderivative Engine Operations Industrialization supply chain.
• Conduct supplier audits to assess compliance with quality requirements, company standards, and applicable industry expectations.
• Evaluate supplier performance using key quality metrics such as PPM, escapes, MRB, and other scorecard indicators to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
• Partner with suppliers to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and drive sustainable improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.
• Develop and manage supplier action plans to address performance gaps and support progression toward industrial standards of excellence.
• Perform new supplier qualifications, maintain qualification records, and provide regular updates on supplier performance and readiness.
• Support supplier onboarding activities and coordinate supplier exit processes when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and supplier quality to align supplier strategies with business and product quality requirements.
• Provide technical and quality guidance to suppliers related to manufacturing processes, quality systems, and compliance expectations.
• Use data analysis, technical knowledge, and sound judgment to solve moderately complex supplier quality issues and support decision-making.
• Influence stakeholders and suppliers through clear communication, collaboration, and consensus-building.
• Serve as a quality resource and share best practices with internal teams and suppliers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 10 years of professional experience
• Minimum 4 years of professional quality systems or supplier quality experience
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions
• Experience leading projects, initiatives, or cross-functional improvement efforts
• Strong project management skills with the ability to plan, document, and execute programs effectively
• Experience conducting supplier or quality system audits
• Formal quality audit certification
• Training or experience in Root Cause and Corrective Action methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, or similar structured problem-solving tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and apply technical requirements in a supplier environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work across functions and build productive supplier relationships
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to support alignment, drive accountability, and achieve results
• Adaptable, transparent, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment

This role will require in-person attendance for New Hire Orientation on Day 1

The base pay range for this position is $116,000 - $140,000. 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/ commission based on the plan.

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.

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: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.