Lead Quality Engineer

1 month ago

Grand Rapids, United States GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation Full time
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

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility:

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We're producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. Including Avionics Computing Systems, Mission System, Navigation and Guidance and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We're the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers. People just like you.

Role Overview:

The Lead Quality Engineer - Repair QMS Manager is responsible for compliance and execution of the aftermarket Quality Management System to include process oversight, process improvement, regulatory compliance, complaint management, and daily issuance of compliant repair releases.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Manage and improve Quality Management processes related to Aftermarket Repair, including internal and external audits
  • Manage, perform and execute the Repair "Release" process
  • Manage all external regulatory contacts, including source inspection, investigations, regulatory submissions, and audits
  • Oversee inspection process capability
  • Support investigations and improvement suggestions for systemic root causes
  • Review and approve rework orders
  • Maintain RUI (Returned Unit Investigations) log and metrics for management review
  • Provide customer support across GE Aerospace sites, including Lean initiatives
  • Manage DCMA (Defense Contract Management Agency), PQDR (Product Quality Deficiency Report), and GSI (Government Source Inspection) processes
  • Issue and process CARs, NCs, team investigations, 8Ds, and Ship Holds
  • Provide internal/external audit support (FAA, EASA, CAAC, ISO, CASE, customer, etc.)


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 aftermarket/repair manufacturing Quality)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in aftermarket/repair manufacturing Quality


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in aftermarket/repair manufacturing Quality
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Experience in Civil and Government Aviation Aftermarket Repair operations and regulations
  • Previous Civil certifications (Repairman, A&P, EASA, CAAC, FAA, etc.)
  • Prior solder certification (IPC, MIT, CIT)
  • Prior internal audit and/or QMS experience/certification
  • Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs


Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

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 Opportunities 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

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