Lead Supplier Quality Engineer - Metallic Powders & Melting

GE Aerospace

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for supplier quality for aerospace forgings, mill melting, and conversion processes. The role is suited to someone with a solid foundation in melting, conversion, or forgings who can apply that expertise to lead supplier quality improvement. The engineer drives quality for assigned suppliers, implements quality plans, selects suppliers through qualification processes, owns supplier results, and uses supplier scorecards to drive improvement. The role also owns supplier audits, ensures compliance, and drives improvement plans where needed. This position includes Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development, covering supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and support for key suppliers pursuing industrial standards of excellence. The role uses technical and analytical experience to address complex day-to-day problems, applies judgment to propose solutions beyond set parameters, and draws on internal and limited external sources to make decisions. It operates with some autonomy within functional practices and policies, may lead small, low-risk projects, and serves as a resource for less-experienced colleagues. The position requires understanding how the team's work integrates with other teams and contributes to the broader area.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
At least 3 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
Solid foundation in melting, conversion, or forgings processes.
In-depth technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including implementation of quality plans.
Select suppliers through qualification processes.
Own supplier results and drive improvements using supplier scorecards.
Own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed.
Conduct supplier qualifications, develop action plans, monitor performance, and assist key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence.
Use technical experience and analytical thinking to address day-to-day problems and analyze information.
May lead small projects and help colleagues reach consensus around topics within the field.
Convey performance expectations and handle sensitive issues as needed.

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) savings plan with company matching 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