The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing and maintaining systems, rules, and processes to ensure compliance with both internal and external requirements. This on-site individual contributor role partners closely with cross-functional teams and supports customer communication, investigations, and continuous improvement actions to strengthen process capability and prevent quality escapes.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and company policy requirements in acceptance contexts.
- Ensure projects and products are capable of meeting specified quality standards through effective prevention and control planning.
- Support analysis and resolution of quality issues using established processes; escalate and partner with senior team members as appropriate.
- Lead or support root cause investigations and define robust corrective and preventive actions.
- Identify, prioritize, and implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability.
- Evaluate process and product reliability to ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements.
- Prepare clear, detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
- Partner effectively across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other functions to deliver timely containment, correction, and long-term fixes.
- Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates and clear problem statements, plans, and results.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical capability and clear, professional communication skills. You can influence outcomes without direct authority, work effectively across cross-functional teams, and translate technical quality issues into actionable plans and customer-ready updates. You bring advanced understanding of aerospace repair and manufacturing (manual and automated methods), including fabrication, overhaul, and process controls—such as development, validation, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing/repair parameters, adherence to special process requirements, and application of statistical process control and quality methodologies to ensure conformity and compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college, OR
- High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, aerospace fabrication, overhaul, process controls, or related functions.
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including customer-facing communication.
- Ability to document, plan, and execute quality programs effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and solve problems in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.
Additional Information
- Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
- Background Check: All candidates will undergo a background check.
- Drug Screening: Pre-employment drug screening is required.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform tasks related to quality inspections and data analysis.
- Work Environment: Industrial/manufacturing setting with exposure to factory conditions.
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: No
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
- High school diploma or GED with at least 10 years of relevant experience in quality assurance, aerospace fabrication, overhaul, process controls, or related functions
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including customer-facing communication
- Ability to document, plan, and execute quality programs effectively
- Ability to collaborate and solve problems in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment
- Ability to perform tasks related to quality inspections and data analysis
- Advanced understanding of aerospace repair and manufacturing, including fabrication, overhaul, process controls, special processes, and statistical process control
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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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