Passport Assembly Quality Leader

GE Aerospace•Lafayette, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Production Quality Specialist reports to the GE Aerospace Lafayette Quality Leader and works in a self-directed teaming structure. This role is responsible for quality assurance and quality control in the Passport Assembly operation at Lafayette. GE Lafayette has been in operation since 2015 and currently supports LEAP and Passport programs for New Make and MRO. The site’s culture is designed around a flat organization that empowers self-directed, high performing teams. By utilizing teams of GE employees to own, operate, and regulate assembly processes we ensure our engines reach the customer in a quality and timely fashion. Teams, councils and teaming are the back bone of daily operations within GE Lafayette.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in quality.)
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status)

Nice To Haves

Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Responsibilities

Utilize FLIGHT DECK tools to drive quality improvements
Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control.
Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes.
Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
Advocate for and lead proactive quality improvement projects (focused on predictive quality)
Responsible for interfacing with customers
Drive and support successful internal and external audits
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others
Support and coach self-directed teams to achieve program/business objectives
Serve as subject matter expert for site wide decision making process in councils
Ensure operational alignment with site quality KPIs

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program (provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services)
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions 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