Program Quality Leader

GE Aerospace • Durham, NC

25d

About The Position

Program quality leader associated with the assembly process. Supports improving incoming quality, process quality, and delivered quality. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Essential Responsibilities: Ensure that products and services perform according to quality standards and that assembly processes are capable and qualified. Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy. Demonstrates command of quality system tools including RCCA, control plan, PFMEA, MSA, and FAI. Interface with supplier quality teams to resolve incoming quality issues. In-depth understanding of key business drivers, including but not limited to yield, capability, and lead time. Understands how the quality team integrates with production, materials, and engineering support and contributes to these business drivers. Partner with other site leaders to drive SMS implementation and progression. Develops technical solutions to challenging problems with cross functional teams. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has technical skills and demonstrates analytic thinking required to solve problems. Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems in area of expertise. Ability to use quality tools within GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK Lean Operating System to problem solve and lead or coach in the problem solving process all while driving the management and tracking of local and global quality KPI’s.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma, or GED with at least 4 years of experience in assembly/manufacturing) + Minimum of 3 years of assembly/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment and effectively perform under pressure
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to learn new tasks and take on varied responsibilities
• Willingness to work flexible hours / shifts
• Ability/willingness to teach and coach others
• Ability to support multiple projects and balance conflicting needs, utilizing time management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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, coachable and willing to take time to coach others, even if it slows down the process.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to and treat all peers equally
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of GE Aerospace quality processes and procedures is preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that products and services perform according to quality standards and that assembly processes are capable and qualified.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Demonstrates command of quality system tools including RCCA, control plan, PFMEA, MSA, and FAI.
• Interface with supplier quality teams to resolve incoming quality issues.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers, including but not limited to yield, capability, and lead time.
• Understands how the quality team integrates with production, materials, and engineering support and contributes to these business drivers.
• Partner with other site leaders to drive SMS implementation and progression.
• Develops technical solutions to challenging problems with cross functional teams.
• Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks.
• Has technical skills and demonstrates analytic thinking required to solve problems.
• Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems in area of expertise.
• Ability to use quality tools within GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK Lean Operating System to problem solve and lead or coach in the problem solving process all while driving the management and tracking of local and global quality KPI’s.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

What This Job Offers

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