Supplier Quality Product Engineer

GE Aerospace•Evendale, OH

About The Position

The Supplier Quality Product Engineer supports Edison Works Supply Chain and drives quality for assigned suppliers. The role implements quality plans, performs First Articles, assists with nonconformances, and drives root cause and corrective actions (RCCAs) to reduce nonconformances. It selects suppliers through qualification processes, owns supplier results, drives improvement using supplier scorecards, and manages supplier audits to ensure compliance and establish improvement plans as needed. The role covers 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 position requires technical understanding of engineering drawings and the ability to manage vendors. It uses analytical thinking and discipline-specific knowledge to execute policy and strategy, contributes as a resource to less experienced colleagues, and may lead small, low-risk projects. The role operates with some autonomy within functional practices and established policies, and may propose solutions to day-to-day problems outside set parameters. This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Employment is contingent on proving status as a U.S. Person, as defined in the posting, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. Relocation assistance is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing quality.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Must be able to prove U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Respectful, receptive, agile, and eager to learn.
Shares critical information, speaks with candor, and contributes constructively.
Learns quickly, prioritizes strategically, and is committed.
Strong communication, decision-making, and collaboration skills.
Analytical problem solver who challenges existing processes and thinks critically.

Responsibilities

Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including implementation of quality plans.
Perform First Articles and assist with nonconformances.
Drive root cause and corrective actions (RCCAs) to reduce nonconformances.
Select suppliers through qualification processes.
Own supplier results and drive improvements using supplier scorecards.
Own supplier audits, ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed.
Manage supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring.
Assist key suppliers in progressing toward industrial standards of excellence.
Use technical experience and analytical thinking to evaluate information and propose solutions.
Act as a resource for colleagues with less experience and potentially lead small, low-risk projects.