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Lead Quality Engineer

Lead Quality Engineer

CompanyGE Aerospace
LocationSaugus, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years manufacturing experience) + 3 years manufacturing experience
  • Manufacturing shop floor experience
  • Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
  • Humility: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
  • Ability to communicate technical information succinctly

Responsibilities

  • Shop Facing Manufacturing Quality Engineer
  • Analyzes disruption drivers in manufacturing process, collaborate with peers to address them.
  • Established inspection and control plans for sheet metal fabricated jet engine components.
  • Reviews Material Review Board (MRB) tickets for adherence to internal standards
  • Use statistical methods to analyze capability of existing and in-coming processes. Generate appropriate characteristic control plans based on capability.
  • Leads improvement methods when it comes to inspection techniques (new technology, training, etc.)
  • Determine root cause and implement corrective actions
  • Communicate across direct organization, horizontally and vertically
  • Owns overall state of quality within the manufacturing cell.
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Sheetmetal fabrication experience (die forming & punch press processes)
  • Experience with recognized problem solving tools (5Why, Fishbone Diagram, Problem Solving Reports, etc.)
  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP experience)
  • Experience with Process Failure Mode Element Analysis (PFMEA)
  • Demonstrated Project Management Skills
  • Experience or Exposure to AS9100, NADCAP, or equivalent 3rd part industry audits
  • Experience with First Article Inspection and management
  • Exposure to AS13100 (APQP requirements)
  • Exposure to statistical process control (SPC) and alternate inspection frequency in manufacturing shop
  • Exposure to Special Processes and controls
  • Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​