Lead Quality Engineer

Employer description

Job Description SummaryThe purpose of this role is to help lead proactive quality activities through FLIGHT DECK and Zero Defect Culture quality tools to help guide the teams in a transformational shift from reactive defect and loss management to preventative quality management.

Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities

Lead Quality Engineers in core QE responsibility education and trainingPromote Zero Defect Culture support and lead acceleration and expansion across MKGLead PFMEA analysis to help create a living system of review, risk reduction and reassessmentAssist teams in process capability review and monitoring to find opportunities for process stabilityLead read across opportunitiesBest practice leverage of quality tools and corrective actions to close opportunity gapsMRB and eCAV review to improve first pass yield submittalsQEM and DSQR root cause corrective action assistance and closure managementDRB authorship to capture quality opportunities, wins and lessons learned
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality experience in Aerospace, or other applicable industry experience)  +  Minimum of 3 years of quality experience in Aerospace, or other applicable industry
Desired Characteristics

Proficient knowledge of and ability to interpret Quality Procedures and Standards per internal & external requirements (Example: AS9100, Rev. C, S1000 specs), as well as internal controlling documents such as MOSs and EMSs. Ability to read B/P and strong GD&T knowledge and understanding4.     Proficient understanding of Process capability, SPC and stats analysis  General understanding of the Special Process used at GE Muskegon, including, but not limited to, Cleanliness, Thermal Spray and VPA Coatings, Airflow, Welding, Heat Treat, Braze, Nonconventional Machining, Laser, X-ray, and FPI.Demonstrate communication skills needed to work with cross functional teams.Good verbal and written communicationMicrosoft Office Proficiency (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Must interview with a panel and be selected upon skills, abilities, and engagement.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.
The salary range for this position is $ 101,000.00 - 135,000.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on Dec 25, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes