Job Description Summary

At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. Working at GE Aerospace means you are bringing your unique perspective, innovative spirit, drive, and curiosity to a collaborative team. It means that if you have ideas, we will listen. You will be able to be a part of our LEAN transformation so that you can work smarter and not harder. Here, you will do work that you will be proud of. Work that really matters.

As the Madisonville Site Quality Leader, you will lead the entire site quality team at the highest mixed-volume turbine airfoils manufacturing plant in GE Aerospace. You will report directly to the Executive Part Family Quality Leader and be responsible and accountable for meeting all quality influenced plant and part family KPIs and strategic goals, be a front-line leader with a direct and daily impact on GE's largest product offerings and have a significant impact/influence on the part family strategy in manufacturing, design, quality, and policy.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ownership of improvement of Quality KPI's-- QEM, MRB line items, and losses
• Ownership for improvement of FTY with collaboration from Engineering counterparts
• Problem solving through DMAIC process and use of statistical tools identifying actions for improvement. Monitor improvements through control phase.
• Ownership of improving site Quality System along with compliance to the quality system
• Champion APQP (Advanced Planning Quality Process) into change management and NPI
• Leads a medium-large sized team of quality engineers, quality technicians, NDT Level 1-3s and a contingent workforce.
• Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation
• Interpret simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
• Use high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Quality)
• At least an additional 5 years of experience in Quality

Desired Characteristics

• At least 2 years' experience in a direct leadership role in engineering or quality
• Demonstrated strong understanding of GD&T or GD&T certification
• Direct experience applying structured problem solving and APQP
• 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

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its 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.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (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), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity 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. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes