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GE Aerospace · 13 hours ago

Lead Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace is a company focused on aerospace manufacturing and quality assurance. They are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to oversee product quality reviews and improve manufacturing processes while ensuring adherence to internal standards.

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Responsibilities

Shop Facing Manufacturing Quality Engineer
Analyzes disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them
Established inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components
Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards
Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and in-coming processes. Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability
Leads improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.)
Determine root cause and implement corrective actions
Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically
Owns overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Qualification

Manufacturing shop floor experienceSheetmetal fabrication experienceProblem solving toolsProcess Failure Mode Element AnalysisStatistical process controlProject Management SkillsAnalytical-mindedCritical thinkerQuick learnerLeadership abilityCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience
Manufacturing shop floor experience
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Ability to communicate technical information succinctly
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))

Preferred

Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes)
Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP experience)
Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA)
Demonstrated Project Management Skills
Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits
Experience with First Article Inspection and management
Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
Exposure to Special Processes and controls
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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