Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummaryAre 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 worldJob DescriptionThis role will drive 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, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Also has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.Roles and ResponsibilitiesEnsure suppliers meet Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development guidelines, including supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence.Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and lead small, low‑risk projects, explaining information and developing skills to bring team members to consensus, conveying performance expectations, and handling sensitive issues.Operate with some autonomy while following functional practices, precedents, and well‑defined policies for Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development.Lead supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assist assigned suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence.Track metrics and develop quality improvement plans to address problem areas.Review and approve quality plans, investigate quality escapes to provide root‑cause analysis, and ensure effective corrective actions are taken.Mentor suppliers in the application of quality tools and requirements.Ensure compliance and drive improvement plans where needed.Review documentation and witness supplier practices to determine if sound manufacturing and inspection principles are in place.Utilize in‑depth knowledge of quality and/or castings to execute policy, with basic knowledge of related job disciplines.Use judgment and propose solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated day‑to‑day problems.Prioritize information for data analysis, using technical experience and analytical thinking, and drawing on internal and limited external sources outside of the team to arrive at decisions.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of quality experience in a manufacturing site).Minimum of 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing site.Desired CharacteristicsExperience with either investment casting process or product engineering.Knowledgeable about New Product Start‑Up and APQP.Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.Established project management skills.Background in supplier quality and supplier management.Experience in airfoils or structural castings.Experience managing quality or manufacturing teams.Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.Humble characteristics: 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.Travel Requirement: 25-40% of time.Base Pay Range: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00. Specific pay may be influenced by 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 role requires access to U.S. export‑controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the ability to prove you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Nationalization Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)).GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social well‑being. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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: NoThe posting is expected to close on November 24th, 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr