Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Rutland, VT

14d•$87,000 - $116,000

About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports product quality review for the manufacturing of compressor airfoils, including milling, broaching, CMM inspection, and NDT inspections. The role supports operations through problem solving and sustainable corrective actions, with a focus on executing daily activities within the operations and quality teams. It involves some autonomy, with judgment typically exercised under guidance. The primary location is Plant 1, though the quality team may support both sites. The Quality Engineer supports daily manufacturing operations and root cause/corrective action activities, interprets tooling and product drawings, contributes to long-term projects to create a Zero Defect Culture, and helps manage process changes and First Article Inspections. The position also incorporates engineering changes and participates in customer-value improvement requests.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 3 years of manufacturing experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to meet the U.S. Person status requirement for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in quality tools such as FMEA, SPC, MSA, and PPAP.
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.

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day manufacturing operations through daily management and RCCA.
Interpret tooling and product drawings to ensure hardware is produced in conformance.
Develop technical experience in GD&T and obtain PR certification to disposition suspect hardware.
Interact with internal and external auditors.
Manage long-term projects aimed at creating a Zero Defect Culture.
Complete training required to obtain Quality Excellence Program Level I and II.
Develop understanding of significant processes and lead necessary changes in collaboration with Certifying Agents and Design Engineers.
Complete training required to qualify as a Quality Engineer level in the SPS system.
Lead First Article Inspection efforts for process changes and NPI.
Incorporate CIDs flowed from engineering and participate in CID requests to improve value to the customer.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to a Health Coach.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with a 401(k), 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.
Performance bonus/variable incentive plan.
Relocation assistance.