Senior Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Rutland, VT

21h•$101,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Senior Quality Engineer supports product quality in the manufacturing of compressor airfoils, including milling, broaching, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspection, and nondestructive testing (NDT). The role supports manufacturing operations through problem solving and sustainable corrective actions. It has some autonomy but focuses on executing daily activities within the operations and quality teams, with some judgment exercised under guidance. The position involves supporting daily manufacturing management and root cause and corrective action (RCCA), interpreting tooling and product drawings, developing technical expertise in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and obtaining PR certification to disposition suspect hardware. The engineer also works with auditors, leads long-term projects to advance a Zero Defect Culture, and develops knowledge of significant processes in collaboration with Certifying Agents and Design Engineers. The engineer completes training toward Quality Excellence Program Levels I and II and Quality Engineer level in the SPS system. Responsibilities also include leading First Article Inspection efforts for process changes and new product introduction (NPI), incorporating engineering-flowed CIDs, and participating in CID requests to improve customer value. The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving U.S. Person status as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a person granted asylee or refugee status. Candidates must 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 university or college and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
Must be able to prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or person granted asylee or refugee status.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in quality tools such as APQP, 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 Levels I and II.
Develop understanding of significant processes and lead changes in collaboration with Certifying Agents and Design Engineers.
Complete training required to reach 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 from GE Aerospace.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with 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.