About GE Aerospace:
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
Working at our Vandalia Facilities:
Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Dayton—known widely as the birthplace of aviation—where the Wright Brothers built the world’s first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history, in operation for over 100 years. At over 140,000 square feet, the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75.
At GE Aerospace in Vandalia, we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.
Role Overview
Senior production quality leader over the manufacturing process for the Vandalia GE Aerospace site. Drives the quality function’s positive impact on Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost in that order and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to the standard operating procedures and policies of the Company , to include high standards for integrity and compliance. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment and strong business acumen are required to achieve quality objectives and adequately support business outcomes.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Owns quality assurance and quality control, with a vision to creating a zero-defect culture. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, cost of poor quality, defects, etc.
- Manages a large team of quality professionals. Requires specialized knowledge of safety and quality within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the areas of responsibility, including control of resources and influencing policy formulation.
- Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes and services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform their work and that of the greater quality function.
- Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operation, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
- Leads cross-functional teams and projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others on specific topics. Guides others to consider a different point of view.
- Drives cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and the customer-facing Programs team to proactively address quality risks, accelerate problem resolution, and enable successful site and program performance.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations, and/or Production Quality.)
Desired Characteristics
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
- Engineering background and knowledge in quality audits, preferably aerospace.
- Proven track-record of doing the right thing under pressure.
- Past success with influence others through clear communication, use of data and reporting, and project/change management best practices.
- Attention to detail, with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to recognize risk and change courses quickly.
Additional Information
- This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
- Internal Candidates must have adequate time in current role to apply
- Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the facility in Vandalia, OH.
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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Skills Required
- Master’s degree from an accredited university or college
- Alternatively, a high school diploma or GED with at least 6 years of experience in manufacturing operations and/or production quality
- U.S. citizenship or qualifying U.S. Person status for access to export-controlled information
- Ability and willingness to work on-site in Vandalia, Ohio
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to analyze and resolve problems
- Experience leading programs or projects
- Established project management skills
- Engineering background and knowledge of quality audits, preferably in aerospace
- Experience influencing others through communication, data, reporting, and project or change management
- Continuous improvement mindset and attention to detail
- Ability to recognize risk and change course quickly
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.
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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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