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 Supplier Quality Engineer will drive quality initiatives for our assigned suppliers. This role will ensure compliance, implement quality plans, manage supplier audits, select suppliers through qualification processes, and utilize supplier scorecards to drive continuous improvements.
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Roles and Responsibilities:
- Supplier Quality Assurance and Development: Oversee supplier qualifications, develop action plans, conduct audits, monitor performance, and assist key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.
- Supplier Selection and Qualification: Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers through rigorous assessment processes to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
- Quality Plan Implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive quality plans for suppliers, ensuring alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Supplier Performance Management: Utilize supplier scorecards to monitor and evaluate supplier performance. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier quality and reliability.
- Audits and Compliance: Conduct regular supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement corrective action plans as needed.
- Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement, to ensure seamless integration of supplier quality initiatives. Communicate effectively with suppliers to address quality issues and drive improvements.
- Technical Expertise: Apply your technical knowledge and analytical skills to solve complex quality issues. Utilize various internal and external resources to make informed decisions.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing supplier quality and overall supply chain performance.
- Travel a minimum of 20%
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 Quality)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in Supplier Quality, ideally within the Aerospace or Automotive industry
- Experience with APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
- Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, CQE)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
The base pay range for this position is $113,300 - $165,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on November 22, 2024.
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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. 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