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Quality Technician - Gage Lab

AT GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace

Quality Technician - Gage Lab

Durham, NC

Job Description Summary

Job Description

This role is in support of the Durham Engine Assembly calibration lab and related equipment. A successful candidate will ensure the successful maintenance of schedules for all gaged tooling and equipment for the site. Competency in metrology and acute organizational skills will be key, as well as working in a diverse, self-motivated teaming environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the collection, calibration, and distribution of all calibrated tooling on site within appropriate schedules

• Perform the successful calibration of numerous engine assembly related gages on-site (e.g. torque wrenches, calipers, etc.)

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• Maintain outsourced calibration services to mitigate production disruption introduced by turn-around times for those tools not calibrated on-site. This includes packaging, shipping, and receiving of calibrated tooling.

• Ensure the continuous compliance of the site gage lab to GE Policies and Procedures; support internal and external audit processes to verify documentation and certification for calibrations

• Ensure closure of Out-of-Tolerance reports (OOT's), investigation, and containment coordination with the broader Tool & Gage team

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment

• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment

• Supports analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches/methods

• Communicates calibrating tooling due dates and OOT's across organization and with production teams

• Works on cross-functional projects / teams to deliver technology solutions for the business

• Supports team representative for Tool & Gage Council

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprint requirements and procedures; familiarity with principles and application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Ability to perform and interpret Measurement System Analyses (MSAs) and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (Gage R&R) studies

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a

minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Production Process and Equipment with Tool and gauge responsibilities preferred.

Desired Characteristics:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Dependability and punctuality
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to influence others and lead small teams
  • Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
  • Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills
  • Proven analytical and organizational ability

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): Durham, NC, USA
Job ID: GE_Aerospace-GAOGAYGLOBALR5000127EXTERNALENGLOBAL_crt:1736186506919
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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