Quality Assurance Manager

GE Aerospace•Rutland, VT

10d•$119,000 - $158,000

About The Position

The Business Quality Leader (BQL) reports to the Rutland Site Quality Leader and leads a team of Quality engineers. The role is responsible for meeting business requirements for quality assurance and control of aviation hardware, coordinating across business units, engineering, and program teams, and managing interactions with military and commercial customers and regulators. The BQL drives continuous improvement of quality processes and policies, mentors employees in those processes, and maintains a strong focus on delivering quality products on time. The position requires a strong foundation in machining, manufacturing, and inspection technologies. The role owns both quality assurance and quality control, including product and service quality, manufacturing-process quality, manufacturing conformance, incoming goods control, product inspection, and witness points. It manages a small-to-medium team of lead professionals and others, applies specialized functional knowledge, and influences strategy, resource control, and policy formulation. The BQL uses judgment and technical analysis to address complex operational, product, manufacturing, technology, and engineering problems; recommends improvements; mentors colleagues; may lead large projects; and builds consensus with stakeholders and customers. Specific quality responsibilities include leading investigations of Quality Escapes and ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions; reviewing and approving First Article Inspection and CID implementation; owning the Operator Verification Plan and developing periodic training; and driving Measurement System Analysis activities within the Quality Management System. The role works with the Rutland team across organizational levels and requires schedule flexibility to work varied shifts as business needs require. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of Quality and Quality Management experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least ten years of Quality and Quality Management experience. The salary range is $119,000–$158,000 USD annually, with eligibility for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. Relocation assistance is provided. Employment is contingent on meeting the stated U.S. Person status requirement because the role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of five years of Quality and Quality Management experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of ten years of Quality and Quality Management experience.
Strong foundation in machining, manufacturing, and inspection technologies.
Ability to prioritize business needs and achieve customer satisfaction.
Flexibility to work any or varied shifts as business needs require.
Ability to meet the U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in advanced quality tools such as APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
Formal background in structured problem-solving applications such as APPS, Kata, or 8D.
Experience analyzing problems, identifying root causes, and providing efficient solutions, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Certification in Six Sigma, CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), or similar.
Experience in aerospace, automotive, or other high-precision industries.
Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other relevant quality standards.
Respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Transparent communication, candor, and constructive contributions.
Ability to learn quickly, prioritize strategically, and remain committed.
Leadership ability, including strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration.
Analytical-minded problem solver who challenges existing processes and thinks critically.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Quality engineers and manage quality assurance and quality control for aviation hardware.
Coordinate quality matters across business units, engineering, and program teams.
Manage interactions with military and commercial customers and regulators.
Drive continuous improvement of quality processes and policies, and mentor employees in those processes.
Maintain focus on delivering quality products on time to customers.
Oversee product and service quality, manufacturing-process quality, manufacturing conformance, incoming goods control, product inspection, and witness points.
Influence strategy for the area of responsibility, including resource control and policy formulation.
Interpret business challenges and recommend improvements to products, processes, or services.
Use technical expertise, data analysis, and judgment to solve complex problems and support recommendations.
Mentor colleagues with less experience and build consensus across stakeholders; lead large projects as needed.
Develop relationships and work with key customers, prioritizing business needs and customer satisfaction.
Lead investigations of Quality Escapes and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions.
Review and approve First Article Inspection and CID implementation.
Own the Operator Verification Plan and develop periodic training to mitigate deficiencies.
Drive Measurement System Analysis activities as part of the Quality Management System.
Lead analytical and design activities using established technologies, approaches, and methods.
Work with the Rutland team across all organizational levels.
Work varied shifts as needed to meet business requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach and the Employee Assistance Program.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, including a 401(k) savings plan with company matching 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.
Performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development and a great work environment.