Lead Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace • Lynnwood, WA

46d • $95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience
• Manufacturing shop floor experience
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Ability to communicate technical information succinctly

Nice To Haves

• Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes)
• Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.)
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP experience)
• Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA)
• Demonstrated Project Management Skills
• Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits
• Experience with First Article Inspection and management
• Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
• Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
• Exposure to Special Processes and controls
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed

Responsibilities

• Analyzes disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them.
• Established inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components.
• Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards
• Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and in-coming processes.
• Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability.
• Leads improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.)
• Determine root cause and implement corrective actions
• Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically
• Owns overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
• Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
• Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees