• Quality Engineer- Safety Management System (SMS)

    GE Aerospace (Mcallen, TX)


    Job Description Summary

    Join GE Aerospace as a Quality Engineer – Safety Management System (SMS) and take ownership of the development, maintenance, and administration of the site SMS. In this role, you will drive a reporting culture, mitigate product safety risks, and foster an enduring safety culture aligned with GE Aerospace’s SQDC priorities—Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

    Job Description

    Site Overview:

    The GE Aerospace facility in McAllen, TX is one of our centers of expertise specializing in the repair of engine components used in commercial and military aircraft. These include LPT nozzles, HPT Nozzles, and HPT Hangars. You'll find state of the art technologies in CNC, EDM, & Coating as well as advanced technology development within our new Tech Lab!

    Roles and Responsibilities:

    + **Subject Matter Expert:** Serve as the focal point for the site SMS, ensuring effective implementation across all areas. Maintain knowledge of external regulations.

    + **SMS Leadership:** Create and maintain the site SMS Manual, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace SMS standardization. Facilitate the Safety Review Board and the Safety Action Group.

    + **Compliance:** Develop deep knowledge of company-wide SMS systems and site SMS interactions within AS9100 and National Aviation Authority Regulations (e.g., Part 145, PC108). Coach others to promote compliance with regulations and policies.

    + **Training and Coaching:** Ensure SMS training is conducted in line with business and regulatory requirements. Drive SMS promotion and communication across all areas. May serve as an authorized trainer at your site and other sites.

    + **FLIGHT DECK:** Support daily management and continuous improvement. Lead problem-solving efforts to deliver systemic changes that address root cause findings and ensure corrective actions are effective and sustainable.

    + **Risk Management:** Identify risks through change management and concern reporting. Escalate and mitigate risks as required.

    + **Reporting:** Proactively address and investigate all Quality Concern Reports. Support and contribute to Quality Health Indicators in coordination with the Site Quality Leader.

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in Quality/Manufacturing or relevant experience)

    Desired Characteristics:

    + Understanding of SMS and local quality systems

    + Expertise in FLIGHT DECK and continuous improvement methodologies

    + Technical document writing and data analytics/evaluation

    + Mentorship, training, and quality investigations

    + Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and risk management

    + Strong communication and influence skills

     

    _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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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:** Yes

     

    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.