Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal

GE Aerospace

2d•$116,000 - $154,000•Remote

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL) applies knowledge of metallic materials testing to improve and sustain quality practices in test laboratories supporting the forging and material supply chain. The role owns laboratory certification activities for assigned suppliers, including initial certification, recertification, reinstatement, and improvement driven by business quality needs. As a senior SQE and S-SPEC-35 point of contact for suppliers and colleagues, this position works with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to map laboratory capability, inform supplier strategy, and advise GE Aerospace leadership on Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics related to material test results. The role conducts laboratory audits and system assessments with GE Aerospace process experts to evaluate quality preparedness and process controls against S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, GE Aerospace test specifications, and agency regulations. It requires specialized knowledge of metallic materials testing, including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing. The position influences strategy, resource control, and policy formulation for its area of responsibility. It interprets business challenges, recommends practices to improve products, processes, or services, and uses sound judgment to resolve complex operational, product, manufacturing, technology, or engineering problems. It may lead functional teams or projects, communicate difficult concepts, influence others, and mentor team members. The role coordinates with the S-SPEC-35 Focal, Lab Control Program Administrators, GE Aerospace materials engineering, and PQEs to ensure laboratory results satisfy approved test requirements and specifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least 5 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED and at least 10 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
Specialized knowledge of metallic materials testing, including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Manage S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification for assigned suppliers, including initial certification, recertification, reinstatement, and quality-driven improvement.
Work with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to map laboratory capability, inform supplier strategy, and advise leadership on quality impacts of material test results.
Conduct laboratory audits and system assessments with GE Aerospace process experts to assess quality preparedness and process controls.
Establish supplier process quality strategy for materials test laboratories supporting GE Aerospace.
Drive quality for assigned laboratories, including GT193 certification scope.
Lead laboratories through root-cause analysis and corrective actions for audit findings and failed proficiency test results.
Select laboratories through the S-SPEC-35 certification process.
Use proficiency test results with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to drive improvements.
Own assigned laboratory audits and AI audit checksheets, ensuring compliance and driving improvement plans where needed.
Mentor and teach team members in the Forgings & Materials supplier quality team.
Consult with forging and material sourcing and operations regarding quality disruptions to delivery and cost impacts resulting from laboratory testing processes and laboratory selection.
Coordinate with Lab Control Program Administrators, GE Aerospace materials engineering, and PQEs to ensure laboratory results meet approved test requirements and specifications.
Apply judgment to complex tasks and problems, assess information quality, ask stakeholders pertinent questions, and develop recommendations, including solutions outside established parameters.
Lead functional teams or projects with limited resource requirements, risk, or complexity, and communicate difficult concepts to influence others.
Apply understanding of business drivers and how the team’s work integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
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
Performance bonus/variable incentive plan
Professional development
Relocation assistance is not provided