Program Quality Leader

Job Description Summary

Program quality leader associated with the assembly process. Supports improving incoming quality, process quality, and delivered quality. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that products and services perform according to quality standards and that assembly processes are capable and qualified.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Demonstrates command of quality system tools including RCCA, control plan, PFMEA, MSA, and FAI.
• Interface with supplier quality teams to resolve incoming quality issues.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers, including but not limited to yield, capability, and lead time.
• Understands how the quality team integrates with production, materials, and engineering support and contributes to these business drivers.
• Partner with other site leaders to drive SMS implementation and progression.
• Develops technical solutions to challenging problems with cross functional teams. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has technical skills and demonstrates analytic thinking required to solve problems.
• Demonstrates ability to solve complex problems in area of expertise. Ability to use quality tools within GE Aerospace FLIGHT DECK Lean Operating System to problem solve and lead or coach in the problem solving process all while driving the management and tracking of local and global quality KPI's.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma, or GED with at least 4 years of experience in assembly/manufacturing).
• Minimum of 3 years of assembly/manufacturing experience.

Desired Characteristics and Experiences

• Ability to work in a self-directed team environment and effectively perform under pressure
• Ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to learn new tasks and take on varied responsibilities
• Willingness to work flexible hours / shifts
• Ability/willingness to teach and coach others
• Ability to support multiple projects and balance conflicting needs, utilizing time management skills.
• Knowledge of GE Aerospace quality processes and procedures is preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• 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, coachable and willing to take time to coach others, even if it slows down the process.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to relate to and treat all peers equally

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, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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