APQP Program Leader-2

GE Aerospace

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Durham, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Description Summary

The APQP Project Leader will drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning within GE Aerospaces internal organization and supply base to ensure engine products that conform to manufacturing and quality requirements are delivered on time at the maximum demand rate while meeting budgeted cost. Activities will include coaching and mentoring cross functional teams from internal shops and external suppliers to complete the deliverables of APQP. The Project Leader will lead the standardization of tools and processes to be followed throughout the business. The APQP Project Leader will work closely with functions such as the Supply Chain Sourcing Engineering Commercial and Services to develop the strategy and effectively implement APQP.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the APQP Project Leader will include:

  • Be an APQP mentor/coach for various projects with several part families and/or engine programs.
  • Be the go-to expert on APQP and AS9145 providing technical expertise and guidance on APQP deployment implementation and project execution.
  • Develop roadmaps and program plans that lead to successful integration of APQP deliverables and requirements into existing policies and procedures
  • Collaborate with various leaders across different functions to understand best approach to implementing changes within New Product Introduction and Product Change Management
  • Provide project management for shop/supplier deployment of APQP and exercise appropriate escalation when necessary to overcome significant issues and constraints.
  • Have a good understanding of manufacturing processes and developing APQP elements for those processes to enable defect-free part production.
  • Lead on-site visits to audit APQP deliverables that involve multiple levels of shop/supplier management sourcing design and manufacturing personnel
  • Develop training content and enable standardization of tools and processes. The APQP Project leader will coordinate training delivery with various SMEs
  • Manage business metrics on APQP that clearly indicate status business impact and significant issues related to APQP projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and/or quality.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in APQP in the manufacturing industry
  • This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e. U.S. citizens permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to potential access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment

Desired Characteristics

  • 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 decision-maker collaborative
  • Problem solver: analytical-minded challenges existing processes critical thinker
  • Proven track record in APQP with successful APQP project completion in automotive and/or aerospace industry with demonstrated knowledge of AS9145 AS13100.
  • Experience in product quality including quality policies metrics and quality management Systems
  • Background in product / part costing and cost analysis with emphasis on key cost drivers.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and lead large programs across organizations managing deliverables resources and funding.
  • Proven communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of management internal and external to GE
  • Proven technical ability to quickly understand a wide range of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently across wide network and organization

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 Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

The base pay range for this position is 121500.00 - 162100.00 - 202600.00 USD Annual. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors
including the candidates 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 December 15 2025.

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 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

Job Description SummaryThe APQP Project Leader will drive deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning within GE Aerospaces internal organization and supply base to ensure engine products that conform to manufacturing and quality requirements are delivered on time at the maximum demand rate while...
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