Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary
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.).

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Lead Tubing Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supplier quality performance for tubing assemblies by ensuring the quality of supplied and purchased materials, including tubing stock material, fittings, braze details, and other components required to support assembly manufacturing. This role will partner closely with suppliers, sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve supplier performance, reduce defects, and support delivery and producibility goals within the tubing business.

In addition to supplier-focused responsibilities, this role may also provide quality engineering support within the internal site to help address business priorities, customer issue resolution, and additional Quality Engineer bandwidth needs. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, problem solving, and quality system execution, with the ability to lead improvement efforts across both external suppliers and internal operations.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Own quality performance for assigned suppliers supporting tubing assemblies, including stock material and purchased components
• Support supplier qualification activities, capability assessments, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring
• Drive supplier quality improvement through defect reduction, corrective actions, and performance management
• Partner with suppliers to investigate nonconformances, determine root cause, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
• Review supplier escapes, recurring defects, and quality trends to prioritize improvement actions
• Work with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure material and component quality supports production requirements
• Support containment activities and disposition decisions related to supplier quality issues affecting tubing assemblies
• Assist in supplier audits, process reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements
• Help identify process gaps and opportunities to improve first pass yield, delivery performance, and overall product quality
• Use quality data, supplier scorecards, and business metrics to track performance and support recommendations
• Provide quality engineering support within the internal site as needed, including issue investigation, process improvement, and general Quality Engineer bandwidth support
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve producibility and quality of tubing assembly components
• Participate in cost of quality and continuous improvement efforts that support SQDC objectives
• Communicate supplier risks, quality concerns, and recovery actions to functional teams and business leaders
• Share technical knowledge and support less experienced team members as needed

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of quality, manufacturing, or supplier quality experience)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Systems, or Supply Chain Manufacturing

Additional Information

• This will be a Hooksett Site based employee with a travel rate up to 20% for suppliers with high impact to Tubing KPI's per year

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in supplier quality and supplier performance improvement
• Experience with tubing assemblies, fabricated hardware, stock material, machined or casted components, or related purchased parts
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes related to tubing products
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and nonconformance management
• Familiarity with supplier audits, quality system requirements, and process compliance
• Ability to analyze quality data and use metrics to drive decisions and improvements
• Strong collaboration skills across sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail
• Project management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to balance supplier-facing responsibilities with internal site quality support needs

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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes