Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummarySupplier quality engineer will be on-site supplier quality support for the shop. Act as a liaison between the supply base and the shop. Strong communication skills and technical background desired, as communication and coordination with the suppliers is a daily task. Responsible for continuous improvement and metrics for supplier quality. Works with central and on-site sourcing for improvement of supplier quality, along with coordination of audits for suppliers.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assess potential suppliers' capabilities and quality systems. Conduct audits and evaluations to ensure suppliers meet company standards.

• Develop and implement quality assurance processes for incoming materials. Monitor and analyze supplier performance metrics. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

• Investigate and resolve quality issues related to supplier materials.

  Work with suppliers to implement corrective actions and preventive measures. Facilitate root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.

• Collaborate with suppliers to improve their processes and product quality. Promote and implement lean manufacturing principles and practices. Drive initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

• Maintain accurate records of supplier quality performance. Prepare reports and presentations for management review. Ensure proper documentation of quality issues and resolutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact between the company and suppliers for quality-related matters. Coordinate with internal teams such as engineering, production, and procurement to address quality concerns. Facilitate regular meetings and reviews with suppliers.

• Ensure suppliers comply with regulatory requirements and company policies. Conduct regular audits and assessments of supplier facilities and processes.

Required Qualifications

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

• 3 years of experience in Manufacturing/Quality

Desired Characteristics

• 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 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.

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