Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Composites

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

📋 Description

• Manage and take charge of supplier processes and product compliance from the initial qualification stage through ongoing maintenance and required enhancements.

• Perform regular audits of suppliers and system evaluations to ensure quality readiness and process controls.

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

• Direct GE Aerospace supplier root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize systemic, product-specific, and process-related defects.

• Shape strategy for the relevant area, including resource management and policy development.

• Analyze internal and external business challenges and propose best practices to enhance products, processes, or services.

• Utilize high-level judgment to make decisions and address complex operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering challenges.

• Evaluate quality data, engage with relevant stakeholders, and offer recommendations and solutions beyond established parameters.

• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource demands, risk, and/or complexity.

• Convey complex concepts and influence others on specific matters.

• Travel 25% to 50% based on business requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or related disciplines from an accredited institution, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of quality engineering experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in quality engineering or composites manufacturing.

• Capability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information, including being a U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee/protected individual.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of a drug screening, if applicable.

• May be subject to random drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion.

• Proven experience working with composite materials.

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, statistical analysis, or customer quality.

• Strong communication capabilities.

• Proven ability to analyze and resolve issues.

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

• Established project management capabilities.

• Proven track record in problem-solving, root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, data analysis, and quality experience.

• Demonstrated experience in assembly, composites, and/or systems engineering.

• Relevant experience in the aerospace industry.

• Humble: respectful, open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn.

• Transparent: shares crucial information, communicates openly, and contributes positively.

• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes tasks, and shows commitment.

• Leadership skills: effective communicator, decisive, and collaborative.

• Problem solver: analytical thinker, challenges existing processes, and employs critical thinking.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.

• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessments, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan.

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.

• 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.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Competitive compensation.