Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to join our team.
Employee will own supplier results and drive quality improvements for assigned suppliers. Select and develop new suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Has in-depth knowledge of quality practices and how own area integrates with others in the business. Ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve business level priorities and accomplish projects with high impact.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, new product introduction and readiness, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence. Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Demonstrate technical understanding of engineering drawings and ability to manage vendors and solve problems.
• Act as a program focal utilizing GE Quality System experience and expertise (SPS, eCAV, etc.) as a primary point of contact and coordinate activities for the team and contract resources to achieve successful program outcomes. Ability to see high level business objectives and break them down into actionable tasks. Ensure program objectives are met by managing timelines, resources and deliverables.
• Exhibit specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in supplier quality. Serves as a best practice leader and quality resource to the business. Contribute to strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within area of responsibility.
• Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others. May lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and procurement on projects with moderate risks and resource requirements. Develops strong networks and is able to work through complex issues to build consensus with the team.
• Drive improvements to approaches, projects and programs supporting the business organization and ways of working. Improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness of own team. Work within broad guidelines and policies, as roles at this level have moderate autonomy and require high levels of evaluative judgment.
• Use sound judgment to make decisions and solve moderately complex problems that impact the Quality function as well as cross-functional impact. Exhibit creative problem solving, using new perspective on existing solutions. Leverage technical experience and expertise with data analysis to support recommendations. Leverage internal and external resources to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited  college or university +  Minimum of 5 years of (Supplier Quality / Supplier Development) experience .
• Ability to travel as needed to supplier locations.
• This role is restricted to U.S. Citizens
• Must have or qualify for a U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, eager to learn & share knowledge
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed to business outcomes
• Leadership ability: proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: excellent problem-solving skills, analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker, focus on driving continuous improvements within the business, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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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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