Supplier Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace•Springdale, AR

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Engineer drives quality for assigned suppliers, including implementation of quality plans, supplier selection through qualification processes, ownership of supplier results, and improvement using supplier scorecards. The role owns supplier audits, ensures compliance, and drives improvement plans where needed. The position covers both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development, including supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and helping key suppliers work toward industrial standards of excellence. The role requires technical understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to manage vendors. It uses technical experience, analytical thinking, and judgment to address day-to-day problems and propose solutions beyond set parameters, while operating with some autonomy within functional practices and policies. The engineer may serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small, low-risk projects. The role also involves communicating information and performance expectations, helping team members reach consensus, and handling sensitive issues. GE Aerospace describes a professional work environment with development opportunities, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. The position is open only to candidates legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen where applicable, and employees may be subject to random or reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 3 years of quality experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Nice To Haves

For roles outside the USA, advanced experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering; knowledge comparable to a bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
For roles in the USA, a bachelor’s degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in the relevant Job Family Group(s)/Function(s).
Technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors.

Responsibilities

Drive quality for assigned suppliers and implement quality plans.
Select suppliers through qualification processes.
Own supplier results and drive improvements using supplier scorecards.
Own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans when needed.
Conduct supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring.
Assist key suppliers in working toward industrial standards of excellence.
Analyze and resolve problems using technical experience and analytical thinking.
Prioritize information for data analysis and use internal and limited external sources to inform decisions.
Act as a resource for less experienced colleagues and may lead small, low-risk projects.
Communicate information and performance expectations, help team members reach consensus, and handle sensitive issues.

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, 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.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive compensation.