• Lead Quality Engineer

    GE Aerospace (Newark, DE)


    Job Description Summary

    Join our team as a Lead Quality Engineer to drive Quality risk abatement and robust control planning for a new product production line. You will lead PFMEA, Control Plan development (APQP), inspection methodologies, and data-driven continuous improvement to produce Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC) products.

    Job Description

    Roles and Responsibilities

    + Lead the end-to-end Quality planning for a new product launch, from risk identification through stable production

    + Establish the measurement and inspection strategy (metrology, GD&T, inspection methods) and PFMEA/Control Plans aligned to APQP

    + Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and change management to institutionalize quality systems and mitigate risk

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar)

    + 5+ years in Quality Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, with direct experience in NPI/NPD or new line launches

    + Proven leadership and communication skills; ability to influence without authority and drive cross-functional outcomes

    + Experience with aerospace or similarly regulated, high-precision manufacturing environments

    + Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.

    + Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

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    Desired Characteristics

    + Demonstrated experience leading PFMEA and Control Plan development within APQP

    + Proficiency with MSA, SPC, capability analysis, and data-driven problem solving (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)

    + Expertise in metrology, GD&T, and inspection methods (CMM programming/analysis highly desirable)

    + Hands-on experience with PPAP, FAIR, and supplier quality development

    + 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 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.