Supplier Quality Leader - Controls & Accessories

Job Description Summary
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
The Supplier Quality Leader will be responsible for driving quality for an assigned sub-set of suppliers within the Controls and Accessories Commodity. You will lead a team responsible for supplier management, production approvals, and new product development while drive improvement actions utilizing FlightDeck. You should have in-depth knowledge of quality management best practices and have working knowledge of Aerospace supply chain market dynamics.
This role is eligible for remote work - preference will be given to those candidates near major GE Aerospace suppliers or GE engine assembly or test locations. Targeted locations include Cincinnati, OH and Lynn, MA.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Supplier Quality Engineers within the Controls and Accessories Sourcing Commodity.
• This team will be responsible for all production (OEM) quality process for an assigned sub-set of suppliers inclusive of Supplier Quality Engineering and Product Quality Engineering with a focus on Product Quality Engineering and New Product Introduction.
• Manage supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, and performance monitoring.
• Drive root cause and corrective action plans across suppliers
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers
• Identify gaps in quality system and implement corrective actions
• Balance both tactical execution with strategic initiatives
• Present product / program strategies, roadmaps, risks and recommendations to senior leaders
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Utilize technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations
• Travel required up to 25%

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution
• A minimum of 5 years in skillset

Desired Characteristics

• Strong background in supplier quality and supplier management
• Project leadership experience
• Experience manufacturing engine or airframe controls or accessories; Examples include: FADEC, sensors, valves, actuators, fuel controls, starters, heat exchangers, harnesses, filters, flex hoses, etc.
• Experience managing quality or manufacturing teams
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

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: No