Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Production Quality

GE Aerospace•Springdale, AR

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About The Position

As a member of the Aviation Component Service Center (ACSC) Quality Team, the Lead Manufacturing Specialist partners across disciplines to drive continuous improvement and problem solving in the Combustors & Structures business. The role provides exposure to aviation repair special processes across multiple engine lines and product types. The position facilitates New Product Introduction (NPI) and Management of Change (MoC), reviews and approves engineering documents, and obtains and toll-gates new repair documents and Engine Service Manual/ATA subscriptions. It also supports operations leaders by resolving certification questions and interpreting engine manuals, Quality Control Work Instructions (QCWI), and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The specialist facilitates quality-event investigations and problem-solving initiatives for part of the Combustors/Structures business; identifies and develops standard work; executes Kaizens; collaborates with technical teams on sustained process improvement; and uses FLIGHT DECK tools to drive process changes. The role sustains regulatory compliance through timely audits and targeted surveillance, and uses data analysis and communication to reduce quality events and risks and prepare content for strategic quality reviews and dialogues. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or a person granted asylee or refugee status. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. An offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of technical/manufacturing experience.
At least 3 years of quality or manufacturing engineering experience.
Ability to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Responsibilities

Facilitate New Product Introduction (NPI) and Management of Change (MoC).
Review and approve engineering documents, including RSS, AC205, routers, planning, data sheets, and NPI materials.
Obtain and toll-gate new repair documents and Engine Service Manual / ATA subscriptions.
Support operations leaders by providing timely resolution to certification questions.
Interpret Engine Manuals, Quality Control Work Instructions (QCWI), and SOPs.
Facilitate quality-event investigations and problem-solving initiatives for a portion of the Combustors/Structures business.
Identify and develop standard work and execute Kaizens to improve processes.
Collaborate with the technical team to drive sustained process improvement.
Use FLIGHT DECK tools to drive process improvements and implement change.
Sustain regulatory compliance.
Execute audits in a timely manner, including Workstation Audits and Non-Conforming Material Audits.
Select and implement impactful surveillance in specific, targeted areas or themes.
Mine, analyze, and communicate data to expedite quality-event and risk-reduction efforts.
Prepare content for strategic quality reviews and dialogues, such as WOR and MOR.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions.
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.
Professional development.