General Electric Company

Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

General Electric Company • $85K — $110K *
Jacksonville, FL 32210In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Quality, or high school diploma/GED with 7 years experience in related fields.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Engineering, Quality, or Supplier Quality.
  • Attention to detail in reviewing supplier processes.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in data analysis for quality issue resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site support with no remote work options.
  • Conduct supplier qualifications and performance monitoring.
  • Develop action plans and perform audits to ensure compliance.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and manage vendor relationships.
  • Lead small projects and mentor less experienced colleagues.
  • Communicate expectations effectively to suppliers and team members.
  • Exercise autonomy in modifying procedures based on quality standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program.
  • GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan with company matching contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance.
  • Paid parental leave, disability insurance, and life insurance.
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality at assigned suppliers by implementing quality plans and conducting qualification processes for supplier selection. They manage supplier performance, drive improvements using scorecards, and conduct audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement plans. They possess knowledge of best practices, understand how their area integrates with others, and are aware of competitive differentiators in the market.
The Supplier Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality at assigned suppliers by implementing quality plans and conducting qualification processes for supplier selection. They manage supplier performance, drive improvements using scorecards, and conduct audits to ensure compliance and implement improvement plans. They possess knowledge of best practices, understand how their area integrates with others, and are aware of competitive differentiators in the market.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide on-site support; this position does not offer remote work options.
  • Include both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development responsibilities.
  • Conduct supplier qualifications, develop action plans, perform audits, monitor performance, and assist key suppliers in achieving industrial standards of excellence.
  • Interpret engineering drawings and manage vendor relationships at varying levels of expertise.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge and analytical thinking to implement policies and strategies, with a basic understanding of related job disciplines.
  • Serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues and lead small projects with minimal risks and resource requirements.
  • Communicate information effectively and develop skills to help team members reach consensus on field-specific topics.
  • Set performance expectations and address sensitive issues as needed.
  • Operate with some autonomy, adhering to functional practices, precedents, or well-defined policies, while modifying procedures to meet quality, volume, and timeliness standards.
  • Exercise judgment to propose solutions for complex, day-to-day problems, prioritize data analysis, and utilize technical experience and analytical thinking.
  • Draw on multiple internal and limited external sources outside the team to make informed decisions.


Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality) + Minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, and/or Supplier Quality.


Desired Characteristics
  • Attention to Detail: Ability to meticulously review and analyze supplier processes and products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving to identify and address quality issues.
  • Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to convey expectations and collaborate with suppliers and team members.
  • Leadership: Capability to lead small projects, mentor less experienced colleagues, and drive improvements.
  • Autonomy: Ability to work independently while adhering to established policies and practices.
  • Continuous Improvement: Commitment to driving supplier performance towards industrial standards of excellence.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers and internal teams.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to modify procedures and practices to meet evolving quality, volume, and timeliness standards.


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.

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

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Learn more about General Electric Company
Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
GE
* Ladders Estimates

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