Sr Supplier Quality Engineer - Edison Works

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team. This employee will own supplier results and drive quality improvements for assigned suppliers. They will select and develop new suppliers through qualification processes, own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. The role requires in-depth knowledge of quality practices and how one's own area integrates with others in the business. The ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve business-level priorities and accomplish projects with high impact is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of Supplier Quality / Supplier Development experience)
Minimum of 5 years of (Supplier Quality / Supplier Development) experience
Ability to travel as needed to supplier locations.
This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens
Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

Humble: respectful, receptive, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed to business outcomes
Leadership ability: proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: excellent problem-solving skills, analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, focus on driving continuous improvements within the business, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development.
Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, new product introduction and readiness, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence.
Collaborates with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrates technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors and solve problems.
Serves as a best practice leader and quality resource to the business.
Contributes to strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
May lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement on projects with moderate risks and resource requirements.
Develops strong networks and is able to work through complex issues to build consensus with the team.
Drives improvements to approaches, projects and programs supporting the business organization and ways of working.
Improves quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team.
Uses sound judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function as well as cross-functional impact.
Creative problem solver, using new perspective on existing solutions.
Uses technical experience and expertise with data analysis to support recommendations.
Leverages internal and external resources to arrive at decisions.
May act as a program focal to be a primary point of contact and coordinate activities for the team to achieve successful program outcomes.
Ability to see high level business objectives and break them down into actionable tasks.
Ensure program objectives are met by managing timelines, resources and deliverables.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, which provides 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
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes