Vandalia Site Quality Leader

IF1139 GE Aviation Systems LLC; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in Vandalia, OH seeks a senior production quality leader to oversee manufacturing processes. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives with strong autonomy and rigorous integrity standards.

You will manage a large quality team, collaborate across Operations, Engineering, and Programs to mitigate risks, implement zero-defect initiatives, and ensure compliance with aerospace quality audits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or 6+ years manufacturing operations experience at minimum.
• Strong ability to analyze and resolve problems under pressure.
• Proven leadership in quality initiatives within aerospace or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Owns quality assurance and quality control to drive zero-defect culture.
• Leads cross-functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Programs.
• Influences policy, uses data to improve products, processes and services.
• Stays informed of industry trends and applies best practices.

Skills

Quality leadership

Manufacturing ops

Cross-functional

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Aerospace quality standards

Education

Master's degree (preferred)

High school diploma + 6+ years experience

Tools

Quality audits

Job description

Job Description Summary

Senior production quality leader over the manufacturing process for the Vandalia GE Aerospace site. Drives the quality function’s positive impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost in that order and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to the standard operating procedures and policies of the Company , to include high standards for integrity and compliance. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment and strong business acumen are required to achieve quality objectives and adequately support business outcomes.

About GE Aerospace

Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!

Working at our Vandalia Facilities

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75. At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Role Overview

Senior production quality leader over the manufacturing process for the Vandalia GE Aerospace site. Drives the quality function’s positive impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost in that order and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to the standard operating procedures and policies of the Company , to include high standards for integrity and compliance. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment and strong business acumen are required to achieve quality objectives and adequately support business outcomes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Owns quality assurance and quality control, with a vision to creating a zero-defect culture. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, cost of poor quality, defects, etc. Manages a large team of quality professionals. Requires specialized knowledge of safety and quality within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the areas of responsibility, including control of resources and influencing policy formulation. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes and services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform their work and that of the greater quality function. Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operation, 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. Leads cross-functional teams and projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others on specific topics. Guides others to consider a different point of view. Drives cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and the customer-facing Programs team to proactively address quality risks, accelerate problem resolution, and enable successful site and program performance.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, and/or Production Quality.

Desired Characteristics

Strong oral and written communication skills. 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. Engineering background and knowledge in quality audits, preferably aerospace. Proven track‑record of doing the right thing under pressure. Past success with influence others through clear communication, use of data and reporting, and project/change management best practices. Attention to detail, with a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to recognize risk and change courses quickly.

Additional Information

This position requires U.S. citizenship status. Internal Candidates must have adequate time in current role to apply. Ability and willingness to sit on‑site at the facility in Vandalia, OH. 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)). 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 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.