[Hiring] Supplier Quality Engineer @GE Aerospace

Role Description

Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL), will apply their demonstrated knowledge of metallic materials testing to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within the test laboratories that support our forging and material supply chain.

• Responsible for S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification, including initial certification, recertification, and reinstatement.
• Work directly with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to lead in mapping laboratory capability and informing supplier strategy.
• Consult in GE Aerospace leadership decisions impacting Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics.
• Conduct regular laboratory audits and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls.
• Requires specialized knowledge in metallic materials testing, including mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing.
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure laboratory results meet approved test requirements.
• Make decisions and handle complex tasks in operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.
• Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements.
• Establish supplier process quality strategy for materials test laboratories for GE Aerospace.
• Drive quality for assigned laboratories, including GT193 certification scope.
• Lead laboratories through root cause and corrective actions to address audit findings.
• Select laboratories through the S-SPEC-35 certification process.
• Own assigned laboratory audits and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and teach team members within the Forgings & Materials supplier quality team.
• Consult on quality disruptions to delivery and impacts to cost.
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers and team integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience.
• High school diploma / GED with at least 10 years of experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering is acceptable.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace.
• Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
• Retirement benefits including the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.
• Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
• Paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.