Job Description Summary

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts approaches, projects and programs in the functional area or affected business organization and ways of working. Impacts quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Has significant input into priorities. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide ownership for both quality assurance and quality control within manufacturing operations, including conformance in production, incoming material control, and product inspection.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives to drive process standardization, efficiency, and defect reduction.
• Apply advanced problem-solving methods (8D, Root Cause Analysis, 5-Why) to resolve complex quality issues impacting multiple programs and value streams.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify high-risk processes and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with AS9100, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead investigations related to nonconformance, perform MRB (Material Review Board) activities, and ensure timely disposition and closure of quality events.
• Develop and maintain quality system documentation, procedures, and work instructions in alignment with business and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize LEAN and FLIGHT DECK methodologies to optimize quality systems, ensure compliance, and drive product quality and reliability improvements.
• Support process capability studies, FAI (First Article Inspection) per AS9102, PFMEA, and other quality planning tools to ensure robust process control.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, inspectors, and production teams on quality tools, standards, and best practices.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies to support audits, reviews, and product compliance activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Manufacturing Quality experience)
• Minimum of 5 years Manufacturing, Quality, or a related technical discipline experience

Desired Characteristics

• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, and Process Validation
• Demonstrated knowledge of NADCAP special processes (heat treat, coatings, NDT, welding, brazing, etc.)
• Proficiency in GD&T and aerospace blueprint interpretation
• Experience with inspection equipment and methods (CMM, vision systems, gages, etc.)
• Experience in supplier quality, including supplier assessments, audits, and performance improvement activities
• Strong machining background for RCCA and continuous improvements
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP) for SPC, MSA, and capability analysis
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional problem-solving teams and implementation of effective corrective actions
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Proficient in digital quality and manufacturing systems
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, and risk-based quality approaches
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive accountability in a fast-paced production environment
• 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

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.

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 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.