Job Description SummaryThe Intergalactic Site Quality Leader is responsible for leading the site quality organization to ensure product and process compliance, drive continuous improvement, and deliver strong Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance. This role provides direct leadership to Quality Engineers and partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to maintain and improve the site’s quality management system, product conformity, and customer satisfaction.
Job DescriptionRoles and Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of quality engineers, including priority setting, coaching, performance management, and talent development
- Own site-level quality strategy, KPIs, and operating rhythms aligned to business and customer requirements
- Drive compliance to internal quality management system requirements, regulatory standards, and customer specifications
- Partner with manufacturing, sourcing, and engineering teams to prevent defects, reduce variation, and improve process capability
- Lead root cause and corrective action efforts for internal, customer, and supplier quality issues
- Champion a culture ofFLIGHT DECK continuous improvement, problem solving, and accountability across the site
- Ensure effective management of nonconforming material, containment actions, and escalation processes
- Support customer and regulatory audits and lead site responses to findings
- Monitor quality performance indicators such as scrap, rework, escapes, first pass yield, and cost of poor quality
- Drive standardization of quality practices, control plans, inspections, and process verification activities
- Provide quality input for new product introduction, process changes, and risk assessments
- Collaborate with suppliers and supplier quality teams as needed to resolve systemic issues affecting site performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 5 years experience in a quality, operations, or engineering function (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in Quality, Operations or Engineering function)
- Significant experience inquality, manufacturing, or engineering leadership
- Experience leadingsalary individual contributors
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective/preventive action, and quality management systems
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
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.
- Prior experience in aerospace, aviation, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of AS9100, ISO9001, FAA/regulatory compliance, or equivalent quality standards
- Experience with lean/continuous improvement tools and statistical methods
- Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC, and audit systems
- Proven success improving quality metrics and leading cultural change
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
