Lead Product Quality Engineer – Forgings, Materials

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee supplier development encompassing initial qualification, ongoing maintenance, and enhancements driven by quality requirements of the business.

• Assist suppliers in achieving optimal quality and adherence to industry standards of excellence.

• Perform regular supplier audits and system evaluations to ensure quality readiness and process control.

• Guarantee compliance with GE process specifications and regulatory agency standards.

• Cultivate comprehensive disciplinary knowledge and implement functional policies and strategies.

• Influence projects, processes, and procedures within the designated area.

• Carry out tasks and offer counsel with professional discretion and suitable guidance.

• Resolve issues utilizing technical expertise, sound judgment, technical skills, and analytical thinking.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and cross-functional, cross-business teams.

• Execute quality plans and select and qualify suppliers effectively.

• Own the results of First Article Inspections.

• Propel supplier compliance with Source Substantiation Plans.

• Manage supplier results through scorecards and improvement initiatives.

• Lead corrective action plans when necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing or supplier quality.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or supplier quality.

• Willingness to travel 20–30% of the time.

• Must demonstrate U.S. Person status for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or granted asylee/refugee status.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

• Proven experience in manufacturing or supplier quality and statistical analysis.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Capability to analyze and resolve issues effectively.

• Ability to lead programs/projects successfully.

• Proficiency in documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs.

• Established skills in project management.

• Experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, data analysis, and quality management.

• Knowledge and experience in forging manufacturing is advantageous.

• Familiarity with isothermal forging processes is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment.

• No relocation assistance is provided.