Job Description Summary
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!
The Senior Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. You will select suppliers through qualification processes, own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards, own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed. You should have in-depth knowledge of quality management best practices and have working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
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This role is eligible for remote work - preference in the states listed that are near major GE Aerospace suppliers: CA, CO, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, OH, OR, SC, & WA.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence
- Drive root cause and corrective action plans across suppliers
- Identify process improvements needed to drive better first time yield resulting in improved delivery
- Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers on design for manufacturability improving producibility
- Identifying gaps in quality system driving corrective actions needed to closure
- Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives necessary to drive cost reduction projects
- Present product / program strategies, roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
- Utilize technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations
- Travel from 25% - 50% required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality or Supply Chain Manufacturing)
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality or Supply Chain Manufacturing
Desired Characteristics
- Shop Floor Quality or Manufacturing experience
- Experience working in Investment Casting manufacturing process
- Experience with Airfoils Castings
- Engineering degree from an accredited university or college preferred
- Basic understanding of Quality Management System (policies, procedures, and support tools / systems)
- Solid understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Lean Six Sigma trained
- Demonstrated ability to lead and support multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams
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.
The base pay range for this position is 115,000.00 - 130,000.00. 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 27, 2024.
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: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position