Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Saint George, UT

16d

About The Position

The Program Quality Engineer is responsible for protecting customers with respect to product quality and ensuring contractual requirements are met. The role serves as the primary customer interface for Quality matters related to programs, projects, and products within its scope. With general supervision, the engineer manages Quality Assurance activities for one or more projects as part of a cross-functional integrated program team, ensuring compliance with customer contractual and regulatory requirements and conformance to AS9100, AS9145, and other industry standards. The role uses data analytics to identify trends and communicate meaningful Quality performance information to internal and external customers. It owns technical problem solving for issues arising throughout the end-to-end product lifecycle, providing program and project teams with timely feedback on contractual or regulatory exposure and innovative solutions to resolve issues. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving eligibility as a U.S. Person, as defined in the posting. Applicants must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 3 years of Quality Engineering experience.
Ability to meet the U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
Experience in a dynamic environment requiring prioritization and flexibility to support competing requirements.
Experience in Product/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Regression Analysis.
Experience with AS9145 Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Six Sigma or ASQ certification.
Data analysis skills, including development and use of actionable metrics.
High computer proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication and networking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to serve as a liaison with developers, project managers, and customer support.

Responsibilities

Support development and maintenance of work instructions by reviewing work and test instructions, auditing processes, and assuring configuration management.
Develop and maintain inspection instructions that meet technical data package requirements and production needs.
Ensure products meet organizational and customer Quality and product-integrity requirements.
Participate in daily meetings with Engineering, Program Management, and factory teams.
Verify product and process compliance with contractual, technical, industry, AS9100 Quality Management System, and internal policy requirements.
Ensure identification, physical control, and disposition of non-conforming material, and facilitate the Material Review Board (MRB).
Generate and publish Quality metrics regularly.
Facilitate and lead cross-functional failure analysis and Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, including identifying non-conformances, providing solutions, tracking issues to closure, and participating in Corrective Action Boards (CAB).
Serve as the primary customer interface for program-, project-, and product-related Quality matters within the role’s scope.
Manage Quality Assurance activities for one or more projects and ensure compliance with customer contractual and regulatory requirements and applicable industry standards.
Use data analytics to identify Quality trends and communicate performance information to internal and external customers.
Own technical problem solving across the product lifecycle and provide teams with timely feedback and solutions concerning contractual or regulatory exposure.

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 contributions 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
Relocation assistance
Professional development