Lead Quality Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
101K-135K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
Leads proactive aerospace quality initiatives focused on Zero Defect Culture, PFMEA, process capability, SPC, corrective actions, and quality risk reduction. Trains quality engineers, supports cross-functional teams, reviews MRB and eCAV submissions, manages root-cause corrective actions, and documents lessons learned. Requires aerospace quality experience, knowledge of AS9100 and GD&T, analytical problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
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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 Description

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead Quality Engineers in core QE responsibility education and training
  • Promote Zero Defect Culture support and lead acceleration and expansion across MKG
  • Lead PFMEA analysis to help create a living system of review, risk reduction and reassessment
  • Assist teams in process capability review and monitoring to find opportunities for process stability
  • Lead read across opportunities
  • Best practice leverage of quality tools and corrective actions to close opportunity gaps
  • MRB and eCAV review to improve first pass yield submittals
  • QEM and DSQR root cause corrective action assistance and closure management
  • DRB 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 communication
  • Microsoft 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 Information

GE 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

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • At least 3 years of quality experience in aerospace or another applicable industry
  • High school diploma or GED plus at least 4 years of quality experience in aerospace or another applicable industry, as an alternative to a bachelor's degree
  • Knowledge of quality procedures and standards, including AS9100 and S1000 specifications
  • Ability to read blueprints and knowledge of GD&T
  • Understanding of process capability, SPC, and statistical analysis
  • Understanding of aerospace special processes, including welding, heat treat, brazing, laser, X-ray, and FPI
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Established project management skills
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to meet U.S. Person eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information

GE Aerospace Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about GE Aerospace and has not been reviewed or approved by GE Aerospace.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.

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