Process Assurance Engineer

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Assurance Engineer provides independent assurance that engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable, rigorous, and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality and/or New Product Introduction / Development / Launch)
This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
Experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, and closure verification)
Experience in airborne product engineering development subject to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754
Strong ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams
Process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred
Ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context
Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews
Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g., FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices
Strong oral/written communication skills, including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership
Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
Assess compliance with applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development
Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records)
Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations
Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure
Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable
Develop and report quality/audit metrics (e.g., trends, repeat findings, aging, closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders
Interface with internal stakeholders and, as required, support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics
Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits