Lead Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Norton Shores, MI

3d•$101,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Lead Quality Engineer helps lead proactive quality activities through FLIGHT DECK and Zero Defect Culture tools. The role guides teams in shifting from reactive defect and loss management to preventative quality management. It includes quality training, process and risk reviews, quality-tool and corrective-action deployment, and support for root-cause analysis and closure management. The position 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. Any 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. The annual salary range is $101,000–$135,000, and the position is eligible for a performance bonus or variable incentive plan. The posting is expected to close on December 25, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least four years of quality experience in aerospace or another applicable industry.
At least three years of quality experience in aerospace or another applicable industry.
Proficient knowledge of and ability to interpret internal and external quality procedures and standards, such as AS9100 Rev. C and S1000 specifications, and internal controlling documents such as MOSs and EMSs.
Ability to read blueprints and strong GD&T knowledge and understanding.
Proficient understanding of process capability, SPC, and statistical analysis.
General understanding of special processes used at GE Muskegon, including cleanliness, thermal spray and VPA coatings, airflow, welding, heat treat, braze, nonconventional machining, laser, X-ray, and FPI.
Ability to communicate and work with cross-functional teams.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Must interview with a panel and be selected based on skills, abilities, and engagement.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project-management skills.
Must prove U.S. Person status to access U.S. export-controlled information and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable, is a condition of any offer.

Responsibilities

Lead Quality Engineers in education and training on core quality-engineering responsibilities.
Promote Zero Defect Culture and lead its acceleration and expansion across MKG.
Lead PFMEA analysis to establish an ongoing system of review, risk reduction, and reassessment.
Assist teams with process-capability review and monitoring to identify opportunities for process stability.
Lead read-across opportunities.
Apply quality tools and corrective actions to close opportunity gaps and leverage best practices.
Review MRB and eCAV to improve first-pass-yield submittals.
Assist with QEM and DSQR root-cause corrective actions and manage closure.
Author DRBs to capture quality opportunities, wins, and lessons learned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) with company matching 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
Performance bonus or variable incentive plan
Relocation assistance
Professional development