Sr Supplier Quality Engineer Non Destructive Testing

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**Job Description Summary**
Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) & Testing Processes, will apply their demonstrated knowledge of NDE to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within our Composites supply chain.
SQE Deliverables Include:
1.

Establish supplier process quality strategy for GE Aerospace.
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Drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation.
3.

Lead suppliers through root cause and corrective actions to address any quality findings.
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Select suppliers through qualification processes.
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Own supplier quality system requirements, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards.
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Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed.
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Mentor and teach team members within the Composites supplier quality team.
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Consult with Composites sourcing and operations on matters of quality disruptions to delivery and impacts to cost as a result of the NDE processes and vendor selection.
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Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work.
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Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how work within our own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
**Job Description**
**Roles and Responsibilities**
+ Role is responsible for supplier processes, from initial qualification, maintenance, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs.
+ As a senior SQE, the role will lead in mapping capacity, informing supplier strategy, and consult in GE Aerospace leadership decisions impacting Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics; as it pertains to the quality impacts from process and product yield.
+ Position includes regular supplier audits, in conjunction with our GE Aerospace process experts and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to GE Aerospace process specifications and agency regulations.
+ Requires specialized knowledge within the field of NDE, including but not limited to: CT scanning and Ultrasonic evaluation processes.

Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
+ Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services.

Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.

Coordinating with the GE Aerospace Inspection Solutions (AIS) experts and operations teams and their approved supplier technical plans, to ensure product meets the approved process requirements and specifications.
+ Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering.

Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders.

Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations.

Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
+ May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.

Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics.

May guide others to consider a different point of view.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED, with a minimum of 4 years of Non-Destructive Evaluation and Quality experience) + a minimum of 5 years Non-Destructive Evaluation operations, team leadership, and aerospace supply chain experience.
**Desired Characteristics**
+ Proficiency in reading and applying engineering drawings and specifications.
+ Demonstrated organizational leadership in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audit experience.
+ Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis
+ Certified or willingness to achieve a Level 2 NAS410 qualification for certification in CT and UT
+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Established project management skills.
+ Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
+ 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
The base pay range for this position is $100-130k.

The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan.

This posting is expected to close on [include anticipated date expected to October 30, 2025
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.

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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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) .

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:** No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
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.

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