Supplier Chemical Process Engineer

Job Description SummaryDrive quality across Chemical Process supply chain, including quality plan implementation. Support suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the business. Has experience and expertise to solve problems affecting both short term and long-term business goals.Job Description Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive Supplier Quality Assurance and Development, including supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring.

• Assist key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.

• Become a certified expert (Certifying Agent) in Chemical Processes such as cleaning, stripping, etching, plating, anodize, paint, and DFL.

• Document technical data for assigned projects in alignment with engineering policies and procedures.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance First Time Yield and delivery performance.

• Collaborate with Design and Materials Engineers to improve manufacturability and producibility.

• Conduct supplier audits, identify gaps in quality systems, and drive corrective actions to closure.

• Develop in-depth knowledge of Chemical Processing disciplines and execute functional policies/strategies.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and provide informal guidance to new team members.

• Solve problems using technical expertise, analytic thinking, and collaboration across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with 4+ years of experience in Engineering or as a Chemical Processing Level III).

• Minimum 5 years of experience with Chemical and/or Metal Finishing Processes.

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with Nadcap System and Audit requirements for Chemical Processing.

• Advanced degree in Material Science, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering preferred.

• Expertise in specification requirements, process design, and control for Chemical Processing.

• Strong technical aptitude in manufacturing equipment and tooling design.

• Experience leading initiatives in Chemical Process and Product Development & Introduction.

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for audits, conferences, or troubleshooting.

• Key traits:

  • Humble: Respectful, eager to learn, and receptive.

  • Transparent: Shares critical information and communicates candidly.

  • Focused: Quick learner, prioritizes strategically, and committed to goals.

  • Leadership: Strong communicator, decision-maker, and collaborative.

  • Problem Solver: Analytical thinker, challenges processes, and critical thinker.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. 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 (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

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Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

LPB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 Aerospace 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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