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Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Quality

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Quality

Peabody, MA

Job Description Summary

The Production Quality Engineer will own product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. You will impact quality of own work and the work of others on the team, lead quality processes and execute standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control
  • Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes
  • Manage conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
  • Lead analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods
  • Ability to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
  • Participate in audit processes
  • Communicate across direct organization
  • Presents to senior leaders in specific technical space and on cross functional teams on how technologies interconnect and contribute to overall strategy
  • Connect the dots across technologies and develop cross-technology solutions

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years experience in manufacturing or quality)
  • 3-5 years of manufacturing quality experience in regulated industry (Aerospace, Medical, Nuclear, Oil and Gas, etc.)
  • Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Wishbone 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

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
  • Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
  • Exposure to Special Processes and controls

Desired Characteristics

  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs


  • 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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): Lynn, MA, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-R3784124
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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