Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development.
• Lead supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting assigned suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence.
• SQEs have various levels of differentiation which are related to level of technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors.
• Track metrics & works quality improvement plans to address problem areas
• Review and approve quality plans, investigate quality escapes to provide root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are taken
• Mentor suppliers in the application of quality tools & requirements
• Ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed
• Review documentation and witness supplier practices to determine if sound manufacturing and inspection principles are in place
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a quality and/or castings to execute policy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results.
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.
• Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• Travel rate of 50 will be required for first year in role. Travel from 25 to 50 required, thereafter.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Shop Operations, Supply Chain Materials or Sourcing)
• A minimum of 3 years experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Shop Operations, Supply Chain Materials or Sourcing

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Background in supplier quality and supplier management
• Experience in airfoils or structural castings
• Experience managing quality or manufacturing teams
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.​

The base pay range for this position is 100,000.00 - 110,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on April 12, 2025.

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Additional Job Description

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

LPB2

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No