Lead Quality Engineer - NPI
GE Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description SummaryThe Lead Quality Engineer - New Product Introduction is responsible for Design Controls & 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. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause corrective action are required. The role requires the ability to communicate problems and drive resolution with both internal and external customers. This role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within the site Quality Plan. 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:
- Bachelors 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.
Desired Characteristics:
- 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.
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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
Job Ident #:
R3758721
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