The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a technically strong and proactive quality engineer who can independently analyze issues, make sound judgments, and drive sustainable corrective and preventive actions. This individual combines hands-on manufacturing understanding with strong analytical capability and is effective at working across functions to solve problems at the source. The candidate should be comfortable leading investigations, facilitating action plans, improving standard work, and coaching others on quality expectations and methods. A successful PB1 candidate demonstrates ownership, urgency, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset grounded in FLIGHT DECK principles. Facilitate problem solving and Kaizen event.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited university in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience
3+ years of quality-related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience independently handling non-conformances, root cause analysis, process control, and quality improvement activities.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to drive issue resolution and action closure.
Knowledge and Skills
Strong knowledge of inspection planning, PFMEA, control plans, drawing interpretation, and manufacturing process controls.
Proficiency in quality analysis and structured problem-solving tools such as APPS, 3x5 Why, PFMEA, SPC, Cpk, Minitab, and eIRD.
Good working knowledge of GD&T and practical application ability.
Ability to read and interpret English engineering drawings, specifications, and process documents.
Good English communication skills for work-related collaboration, documentation, and issue discussions.
Good office software capability, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to design, validate, or improve inspection gauges and fixtures.
Ability to prioritize work, drive results, and manage multiple issues with a high level of ownership and discipline.
Good understanding of FLIGHT DECK fundamentals, especially Standard Work, Daily & Visual Management, Action Planning, and Problem Solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in aviation manufacturing or other highly regulated industries.
Familiarity with CATIA, UG, or related CAD/CAM tools.
Experience leading DR, QEM, MRB, escape investigations, and repeated defect reduction.
Lean manufacturing knowledge and practical continuous improvement experience.
Experience coaching inspectors, operators, or junior engineers on quality tools and standard work.
Experience supporting or leading internal audits, external audits, customer audits, or supplier quality reviews.
Demonstrated ability to identify systemic risks and drive preventive actions.
Experience contributing to process changes, industrialization, eCAV, SPS, or CID activities.
At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
