Posted Position Title Lead Quality Engineer

Job Number	1876467
Business	GE Aviation
Business Segment	Aviation
About Us	GE works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. Working for GE Aviation is exciting & challenging. Come see what you are missing!
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Manufacturing
Function Segment	Manufacturing Quality
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United States
U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces	California
City	Santa Ana
Postal Code	92705-5710
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The Lead Quality Engineer will demonstrate leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role, you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and have the ability to effect short-term and some long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities	Plan, direct, and coordinate quality assurance functions Direct and coordinate the overall quality specifications and standards for materials, processes, and finished products to meet customer purchase order requirements Plan and coordinate the activities by managing quality responsibilities as assigned including: Complaint Data, Compliant CA/PA Planning, Execution, and Effectiveness Checks, Complaint file Closure and Trending Support regulatory compliance and optimization of quality systems procedures relating to product complaint handling, adverse event reporting and product field actions through development, maintenance and improvement of documented processes Develop and implement quality metrics to drive manufacturing improvements and business results Plan and supervise studies aimed at improving product quality and reliability Contact customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality issues Assist other departments as necessary in formulating new products, establishing standards for these products prior to initial production, or overcoming difficulties in the use of company products Ensure a means of collecting and distributing compiled information in order to improve quality Responsible for the administration of the quality system, including implementation and maintenance to regulatory requirements and standards such as applicable ISO standards Coordinate the Internal audit system, establish schedule and perform internal audits Coordinate external audits from regulatory and customer agencies Coordinate the MRB system Ensure safe practices are used in compliance with all governmental regulations Identify, drive, mentor, and implement projects that improve overall production quality Work with Six Sigma Quality team to drive process changes Conduct training to quality processes as needed Responsible for the Quality of manufactured products Drive Lean effort within manufacturing focusing on Quality Responsible for driving quality for assigned suppliers, improving quality performance via Quality Plan implementation Drive supplier selection through robust qualification processes Accelerate improvements in supplier quality and deliver value Develop positive relationships and work closely with Sourcing Leaders to manage and implement supplier/engineering changes, New Product Introductions, and transfers Interface with Suppliers and Supply chain to drive Quality improvements Deliver results as measured by key metrics, such as supplier yield, field cost, field defect rate, supplier quality plan engagement/effectiveness, and corrective & preventative action closure Drive improvements utilizing Supplier Scorecards and own Supplier audit, ensuring supplier compliance, and driving improvement plans Provide leadership role during investigations of major problems and of special projects
Qualifications/Requirements	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in an engineering or quality position) At least 3 additional years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality
Additional Eligibility Qualifications	GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Desired Characteristics	Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Ability to drive change Strong organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills Ability to work in cross-functional teams in a matrix environment with all levels of personnel Strong working knowledge of Manufacturing and Quality operations Demonstrated oral and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Ability to coach, manage, change and facilitate team performance Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes and provide efficient solutions Six Sigma training Functional Knowledge of AS9100 Internal & External Auditing Experience Negotiation expertise Why join one great company when you can join many? We are more than 280,000 people with jobs that range from biochemist to finance specialist to wind energy engineer. We’re passionate about making life better with new ideas and technologies. We’re diverse, supporting our communities in more than 140 countries. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. Around the world, we are helping build the healthcare, transportation and aviation of the new century. At GE Aviation, we are imagination at work. Whether we’re manufacturing components for our GEnx engines or driving innovation in fuel and noise reduction, the GE Aviation teams are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into advances in aviation that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a dynamic environment where our ongoing, substantial investment in research and development keeps us moving forward and looking ahead. Here you’ll work collaboratively and across functions with the highest caliber talent, utilizing cutting-edge technology and processes. Whether it’s the next generation of ecomagination products or the future of aircraft engines, we’ve got the state-of-the-art resources to make those innovations a reality. If you’re passionate about aviation and looking for a career rich with challenges and unlimited opportunities for growth and advancement, then join GE in reengineering the sky through aviation innovations that will impact the globe for generations to come. To stay connected with exciting news and the latest job opportunities from GE AMSTC, Aviation, Energy Management, Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Transportation, follow us on twitter: @geconnections