Lead Inspection Engineer

GE Aerospace • Springdale, OH

6d

About The Position

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.
Role Overview:
Serve as the inspection technical expert for STAC
Interpret complex blueprints, specifications, and engineering requirements (GD&T, special characteristics, critical features)
Define and validate inspection methods, plans, and acceptance criteria
Lead inspections of components, assemblies, and test hardware to ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements
Support first article inspection (FAI) and qualification activities
Analyze nonconformances and drive effective root cause and corrective actions
Develop and improve inspection processes and standard work (e.g., CMM, visual, dimensional, NDE/NDT as applicable)
Partner with Metrology, Quality, and Engineering to define gaging, fixturing, and measurement strategies
Support calibration and verification of inspection equipment as required
Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and cycle time
Contribute to lean and digital initiatives to improve inspection flow and data quality
Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to address inspection and quality concerns
Support customer, regulatory, or internal audits and reviews
Provide guidance and training to inspectors and technicians
Ensure inspection records, reports, and documentation meet internal and external requirements
Support configuration control and traceability for inspected hardware
Comply with all EHS, regulatory, and company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Industrial Engineering or related technical field or HSD/GED with 5+ years of equivalent experience
• Significant experience in inspection, quality, or manufacturing engineering in an aerospace or similarly regulated industry
• Proficiency with inspection tools and methods (e.g., micrometers, calipers, CMM, optical systems; NDT/NDE where applicable)

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AS9100, customer/regulatory requirements, and audit readiness
• Experience with digital inspection systems, data analysis, and reporting
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching inspectors/technicians
• Proven track record of continuous improvement and lean implementation Established project management skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the inspection technical expert for STAC
• Interpret complex blueprints, specifications, and engineering requirements (GD&T, special characteristics, critical features)
• Define and validate inspection methods, plans, and acceptance criteria
• Lead inspections of components, assemblies, and test hardware to ensure compliance with engineering, regulatory, and customer requirements
• Support first article inspection (FAI) and qualification activities
• Analyze nonconformances and drive effective root cause and corrective actions
• Develop and improve inspection processes and standard work (e.g., CMM, visual, dimensional, NDE/NDT as applicable)
• Partner with Metrology, Quality, and Engineering to define gaging, fixturing, and measurement strategies
• Support calibration and verification of inspection equipment as required
• Identify and lead continuous improvement projects to reduce defects, rework, and cycle time
• Contribute to lean and digital initiatives to improve inspection flow and data quality
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and supplier quality teams to address inspection and quality concerns
• Support customer, regulatory, or internal audits and reviews
• Provide guidance and training to inspectors and technicians
• Ensure inspection records, reports, and documentation meet internal and external requirements
• Support configuration control and traceability for inspected hardware
• Comply with all EHS, regulatory, and company policies and procedures

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level