Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummaryUnison, a GE Aerospace company, is the leading provider of differentiated engine controls, accessories, and performance monitoring solutions in the Aerospace, Defense & Space segments. Serving both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers, Unison designs, manufactures and supplies the most advanced components and systems in the world.
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality at assigned suppliers by implementing quality plans and conducting qualification processes for supplier selection. They manage supplier performance, drive improvements using scorecards, and conduct audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement plans. They possess knowledge of best practices, understand how their area integrates with others, and are aware of competitive differentiators in the market.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support; this position does not offer remote work options.
• Include both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development responsibilities.
• Conduct supplier qualifications, develop action plans, perform audits, monitor performance, and assist key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manage vendor relationships at varying levels of expertise.
• Apply in-depth knowledge and analytical thinking to implement policies and strategies, with a basic understanding of related job disciplines.
• Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with minimal risks and resource requirements.
• Communicate information effectively and develop skills to help team members reach consensus on field-specific topics.
• Set performance expectations and address sensitive issues as needed.
• Operate with some autonomy, adhering to functional practices, precedents, or well-defined policies, while modifying procedures to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
• Exercise judgment to propose solutions for complex, day-to-day problems, prioritize data analysis, and utilize technical experience and analytical thinking.
• Draw on multiple internal and limited external sources outside the team to make informed decisions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus a minimum of 3 years of Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality experience, OR; A High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality experience

Desired Characteristics

• Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously review and analyze supplier processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving to identify and address quality issues.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to convey expectations and collaborate with suppliers and team members.
• Leadership: Capability to lead small projects, mentor less experienced colleagues, and drive improvements.
• Autonomy: Ability to work independently while adhering to established policies and practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to driving supplier performance towards industrial standards of excellence.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to modify procedures and practices to meet evolving quality, volume, and timeliness standards.

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.
 

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 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.