Lead Quality Engineer - Process Assurance

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. This includes Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance Systems, and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers – people just like you. Role Overview The Lead Quality Engineer for Process Assurance reports to the Sub-Section Manager for Process Assurance within the Chief Engineer’s Office for Avionics. 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 of 3 years of experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, closure verification, etc.) and/or experience in airborne product engineering development subject to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, SAE ARP4754, et al.
This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
Assess compliance with 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