Supplier Quality Operations and Industrialization Engineer

GE Aerospace is advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow, contributing to the production of advanced jet engines and components. The Supplier Quality Operations Engineer will support the external supply base with industrialization of part design changes and process changes linked to critical projects, ensuring effective execution and collaboration with suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Work within policies, procedures, processes and regulations that align with both Industry and GE quality standards, including APQP deployment
• Translate technical drawings/specs/processes and communicate both GE and Supplier data to both parties where ambiguity exists
• Build action plans with suppliers and extended GE team that cover task specific project deliverables. Responsible for operational management of action plans
• Collaborate with extended team on the status of action plans. Communicate and escalate issues between GE and supplier teams to activate problem solving where there is risk to plan and roadblocks to ensure successful project execution
• Train and coach suppliers through various elements needed for successful execution of projects including submission of GE data and qualification packages (key characteristics, substantiations and first article inspections)
• Provide onsite support at suppliers, as needed. Travel required based on location of candidate and suppliers – minimum 25%
• Provide succinct updates that clearly indicate status, business impact and significant issues related to projects for both GE and Supplier’s respective leadership teams
• Decision making using technical expertise and judgement to solve problems. Leverages technical skills and analytical thinking required to solve problems independently where necessary but also use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions
• Proven interpersonal skills. Communication with peers, working teams and various levels of leadership internally and externally essential for successful execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality or Supply Chain Manufacturing)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Manufacturing, Design Engineering or Repair Engineering
• Strong background in supplier quality and supplier management with knowledge and experience of APQP
• Strong communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
• Established project management skills
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker