Supplier Quality Operations Manager – Forgings, Materials

Role Overview

• Drive quality metrics for forgings & materials team, including action plan preparation and implementation
• Direct projects and teams for timely resolution of quality escapes, CIDs, SPRs and other key/critical processes within GE Aerospace’s Quality Systems
• Prepare communications and be active part of the resolution process
• Own supplier metrics, actively working with suppliers to close CAPA's and improvements utilizing supplier scorecards
• Documenting and driving improvement plans where needed
• Manage business metrics for forgings and materials
• Partner with Quality Manager(s) to provide support to Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) and Suppliers to drive metric improvements
• Mentors and facilitates Team Members for emerging QEMs, and other aspects of Supplier Quality and Quality Manager’s roles
• Utilize Zero Defects and related problem-solving tools to develop and manage action plans to meet key metrics
• Develop and implement supplier quality standards and processes for forgings and materials
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with GE Aerospace's quality requirements
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes for supplier-related quality issues
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve non-conformances and prevent recurrence
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve supplier quality and reduce defects
• Partner with suppliers to implement process improvements and enhance product quality
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring supplier readiness and capability
• Ensure suppliers meet regulatory and industry standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant certifications
• Maintain accurate documentation of supplier quality metrics, audits, and corrective actions
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain related to forgings and materials
• Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 4 years quality and/or sourcing experience or a high school diploma/GED + minimum of 5 years’ quality and/or sourcing experience
• 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
• Strong knowledge of GE Quality IT systems
• Strong knowledge of GE Quality Specifications and non-conformance resolution processes
• Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness