Senior Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Rutland, VT

13d•$101,000 - $135,000

About The Position

This role supports product quality in the manufacturing of compressor airfoils, including milling, broaching, CMM inspection, and NDT inspections. It supports the operations team through problem solving and sustainable corrective actions. The position has some autonomy and focuses on daily execution within the operations and quality teams, with some judgment exercised under guidance. The engineer supports daily manufacturing operations and root cause/corrective action activities, interprets tooling and product drawings, and develops technical experience in GD&T. The role also contributes to long-term projects to create a Zero Defect Culture, process changes, First Article Inspections, and engineering change implementation. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information, so employment is contingent on the candidate proving eligible U.S. Person status. Relocation assistance is provided.

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 prove U.S. Person status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, or person granted asylee or refugee status.

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 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 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 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
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.