Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results.
The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
Service Members with experience in these subjects would translate well to a Production Quality Engineer
- AS9100 / ISO9001 Compliance: Quality systems standard in defense.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCCA) / Corrective Action (CAPA): Resolving production defects.
- Material Review Board (MRB): Dispositioning non-conforming material.
- Measurement System Analysis (MSA) / Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R)
Individuals selected for this internship will have the responsibility and authority to carry out all assigned tasks
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Shop Facing Manufacturing Quality Engineer
- Analyzes disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them.
- Established inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components.
- Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards
- Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and in-coming processes. Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability.
- Leads improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.)
- Determine root cause and implement corrective actions
- Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically
- Owns overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell.
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues
Basic Qualifications:
- Active Military personnel on their last 180 days before separating from Military Service.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience
- Manufacturing shop floor experience
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
- Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
- Ability to communicate technical information succinctly
Desired Characteristics:
- Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes)
- Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.)
- Production Part Approval Process (PPAP experience)
- Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA)
- Demonstrated Project Management Skills
- Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits
- Experience with First Article Inspection and management
- Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
- Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
- Exposure to Special Processes and controls
- Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
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).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Skills Required
- Active military personnel within last 180 days before separation (SkillBridge eligibility)
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or high school diploma/GED with minimum 4 years manufacturing experience)
- Minimum ~3 years manufacturing experience (shop floor experience)
- Manufacturing shop floor experience
- Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
- Problem solving skills: analytical mindset, critical thinker
- Humility and coachability: respectful, receptive, eager to learn
- Ability to communicate technical information succinctly
- Experience with AS9100 / ISO9001 quality systems
- Experience with MRB processes and dispositioning non-conforming material
- Experience with RCCA / CAPA methodology
- Experience with MSA / GR&R
- Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press)
- Familiarity with PPAP and First Article Inspection
- Exposure to PFMEA, APQP (AS13100), SPC and alternate inspection frequency
- Experience or exposure to NADCAP or equivalent 3rd-party industry audits
- Demonstrated project management skills
- Experience with special processes and controls
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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.
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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.
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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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