Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Forgings, Materials

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

📋 Description

• Ensure quality standards for designated aerospace forging suppliers

• Develop and implement quality plans for suppliers

• Identify and qualify potential suppliers

• Take ownership of First Article Inspection outcomes

• Promote supplier adherence to Source Substantiation Plans

• Manage supplier performance and drive enhancements utilizing supplier scorecards

• Conduct audits of suppliers

• Guarantee supplier compliance

• Lead corrective action plans as necessary

• Carry out Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development activities

• Formulate supplier qualifications and action strategies

• Track and evaluate supplier performance

• Assist key suppliers in achieving industrial excellence standards

• Interpret engineering specifications and oversee vendor management

• Apply analytical reasoning to execute policies and strategies

• Provide support to less experienced colleagues and may oversee small, low-risk projects

• Communicate information effectively and foster team consensus

• Prioritize data for analysis and address everyday challenges

• Collaborate across different functions and business units

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university

• At least 3 years of experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering

• Alternatively: high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering

• For roles in the USA: high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience may replace the bachelor's degree requirement

• For positions outside the USA: substantial experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering, with knowledge equivalent to that of a bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with related experience

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Capable of documenting, planning, marketing, and executing programs

• Proven project management capabilities

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

• Successful completion of a drug screening, as applicable; employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance bonus/variable incentive plan

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage

• Access to Health Coach services

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

• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan

• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions

• Company-sponsored retirement contributions

• Fidelity resources and planning consultants

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption assistance

• Paid parental leave

• Disability insurance

• Life insurance coverage

• Paid time off for vacation or illness

• Opportunities for professional development

• Relocation assistance