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Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Quality

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Quality

Jacksonville, FL

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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!

Role Overview:

The Lead Manufacturing Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the quality of production processes and products. This is a customer-facing role with ownership of quality assurance of products, services, and manufacturing processes, including conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, customer audits, etc.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage quality assurance activities within the production environment.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
  • Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes and products.
  • Identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
  • Train and mentor production staff on quality standards and best practices.
  • Analyze quality data and generate reports to track performance and identify trends.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes.
  • Support new product development and introduction by providing quality input and oversight.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or Continuous Improvement
  • Strong knowledge of quality control principles, methodologies, and tools
  • Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and standards such as ISO 9001 and AS9100
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in using quality inspection equipment and software
  • Certification in quality management (e.g., CQE, Six Sigma)

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Jacksonville, FL, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5002756EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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