Lead (Development Quality) Process Assurance Engineer

GE Aerospace•Bohemia, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead independent engineering process assurance and process audits across product development teams. Plan and execute audits/assessments, collect objective evidence, drive closure of findings, and report compliance metrics. This position is based in Bohemia, NY (Long Island) and supports regulated aerospace development programs. Process Assurance provides independent assurance that engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable, rigorous, and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of Quality experience)
Minimum 3 years of Quality experience
Minimum 3 years of experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, and closure verification)
U.S. citizenship required

Nice To Haves

5+ years of process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred
Working knowledge / exposure to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A (ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context)
Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews
Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g., FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices
Strong oral/written communication skills, including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership
Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure is a plus
Strong ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
Assess compliance to applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development
Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records)
Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations
Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure
Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable
Develop and report quality/audit metrics (e.g., trends, repeat findings, aging, closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders
Interface with internal stakeholders and, as required, support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics
Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits
Perform first article inspection in accordance with AS9102 Aerospace first article inspection requirements

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program (provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services)
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Relocation Assistance Provided