Job Description Summary
The Rotating Parts and Compressor Airfoils (RPCA) Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer will drive Management of Change and deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) within the internal RPCA manufacturing organization to ensure ontime supply of production engine components at cost and rate that conform to GE Aerospace manufacturing and quality requirements.
The Advanced Manufacturing Quality Engineer will lead standardization of tools and process to be followed throughout the business and will work closely with other functions to develop the strategy and effectively implement the Aerospace AS9145 / AS13100 standard and ensures that the RPCA part family will continually develop the Management of Change process in line with the design intent of the customer and verify their systems to ensure they are compliant with the end customers needs. You will be the APQP functional and technical expert within the RPCA part family with responsibility for leading operational improvement and mentoring technical talent within GE Aerospace.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Manage APQP process for new product introduction (NPI) and legacy parts while meeting the needs of our customers by supporting continuous improvement in APQP concepts.
- Work developing procedures regulations and work instructions that support APQP and AS9145 / AS13100 requirements.
- Accountable for overall Management of Change as defined by established processes policies and tools for internal RPCA part family hardware and programs.
- Support new product launches as well as legacy product to ensure that RPCA meets the required standards. Be a mentor/coach for various projects and/or different Engine Programs.
- Lead/Develop roadmaps that lead to successful integration of Management of Change and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) into existing policies and procedures.
- Responsible for the maintenance and communication of Source Change and/or NPI plan execution to partner pillars respective Commodity teams and customer program focal points. Communicate progress and lessons learned to inform future strategy for the RPCA part family.
- Collaborate with various leaders in different functions to understand best approach to implementing changes within NPI and Product Management
- Train and coach individuals and teams on various elements within Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) such as FMEAs Gage R&Rs Control Plans MSA etc.
- Lead key elements in all stages of APQP and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
- Collaborate with various leaders in different functions to develop and implement a review process for ensuring rigor and quality of completed deliverables.
- Generate executive summaries that clearly indicate status business impact and significant issues related to NPI projects Work with cross functional teams from RPCA internal shops to coach/mentor all deliverables of APQP.
- Includes qualifications action plans audits and assisting internal shops toward industrial standards of excellence.
- Ensure compliance to applicable requirements within the GE Aerospace quality system.
- Regularly engage in continuous learning and continuous improvement activities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change through influence.
- This role is an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills. Communication with direct colleagues and the business about design and coordination services. Provides informal guidance to new team members. Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations.
- The role operates with some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities/provision of advice within an enabling discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Activities require professional judgment but may require more senior levels of guidance.
- Travel to support multiple internal GE Aerospace sites work with suppliers and take part in external training or conferences as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing quality or engineering).
- A minimum of 3 years of manufacturing and/or Quality Engineering automotive or aerospace experience.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of rotating parts manufacturing and production processes
- Knowledge of government compliance and quality control regulatory standards
- 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.
- Prior Quality Engineering Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience
- Understanding of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) using AS9100 AS13100
- Knowledge of measurement techniques
- Metrology Inspection Methods and Equipment
- Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
- Understanding manufacturing processes
- Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
- Planning and prioritizing activities
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to present data effectively
- Understanding of Health and Safety practices
- Team working skills
- Analytical skills
- Experience in Lean manufacturing
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Indepth understanding of process capability and statistical methods.
- Demonstrated ability to teach coach and mentor technical teams.
- Humble: respectful receptive agile eager to learn
- Transparent: shares critical information speaks with candor contributesconstructively
- Focused: quick learner strategically prioritizes work committed
- Leadership ability: strong communicator decisionmaker collaborative
- Problem solver: analyticalminded challenges existing processes critical thinker
- 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
Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach a 24/7 nursebased resource;and access to the Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 confidential assessment counseling and referral services. Retirementbenefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan a taxadvantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions andcompany retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistanceadoption assistance paid parental leave disability insurance life insurance and paid timeoff for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company Ropcor Inc. their successors and in some cases their affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans orprograms (i.e. is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans andprograms at any time and for any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefitplan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
This role requires access to U.S. exportcontrolled 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. exportcontrolled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
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