Lead Quality Engineer

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Vandalia, OH, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Aerospace • Energy
The Role
The Lead Quality Engineer oversees quality assurance and control in manufacturing, leads reviews, trains personnel, and drives quality improvements through data analysis and project management.
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Job Description SummaryThe Lead Quality Engineer - Responsible for design control and risk management as part of cross-functional teams working new product introductions. The role requires mastery of quality tools as well as functional quality skills. This role includes both Quality Assurance and Quality Control, such as the quality assurance of products and manufacturing processes, as well as conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, and product inspection. This position is onsite supporting first shift Production.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Lead non-conformance reviews and maintain NC metrics.

  • Develop new countermeasures under guidance and/or in a team setting to reduce losses.

  • Identify, create, and drive projects to improve quality processes within the plant.

  • Train and audit shop employees and processes to ensure conformance and competency.

  • Work with cross functional teams to drive quality improvements by monitoring metrics, defining problems, working projects, and communicating the results.

  • Mentor shop personnel & partners with manufacturing engineering team to consider quality & Lean/Six Sigma when developing quality plans and improvement projects.

  • Consistently apply RCCA methodology; Proactively analyze data and implement controls to prevent re-occurrence. Perform/lead RCCA team(s).

  • Manage configuration management and process controls including inspection plans, first article inspections, quality plans, GD&T, etc.

  • Engage and support the customer as required.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Production Quality)

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Production Quality

  • This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.  GE will require proof of status prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Broad understanding of Quality Tools such as RCCA, PFMEA, Gage R&R, and 6M analysis.

  • Understanding of process capability measurements & triggers to enhance (CP, CPk, FTY). Partnering with manufacturing engineering to identify process improvements.

  • General knowledge of APQP.

  • Understanding of MRB processes.

  • Experience interacting with Customer Quality Teams.

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability to influence others and lead small teams.

  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.

  • Proven analytical and organizational ability. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute projects.

Desired Characteristics

  • 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.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or high school diploma with 7 years experience
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in Production Quality

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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