Job Description SummaryJob DescriptionRole OverviewThe Process Assurance Engineer provides independent assurance that engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable, rigorous, and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities- Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches
- Assess compliance with applicable program plans, internal procedures, and required external standards for regulated aerospace development
- Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g., plans, reviews, verification evidence, configuration/data management records)
- Document audit results, including clear findings, objective evidence references, and corrective action expectations
- Drive finding closure effectiveness by supporting root cause analysis, validating corrective actions, and verifying closure
- Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete, controlled, and retrievable
- Develop and report quality/audit metrics (e.g., trends, repeat findings, aging, closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders
- Interface with internal stakeholders and, as required, support engagement with customers, regulatory authorities, and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics
- Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality and/or New Product Introduction / Development / Launch)
- This position requires U.S. citizenship status
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college
- Experience conducting process auditing and/or systems auditing (planning, execution, reporting, and closure verification)
- Experience in airborne product engineering development subject to RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754
- Strong ethics, integrity, and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams
- Process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred
- Ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context
- Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews
- Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g., FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices
- Strong oral/written communication skills, including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership
- Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure
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.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
