Job Description Summary

Are you ready to see your career take flight At GE Aerospace we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines components and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

The Quality Inspection Supervisor is responsible for product quality review of electrical and mechanical inspections at our site in Vandalia OH. This role requires understanding of inspection gaging and quality tools as well as a strong understanding of different manufacturing addition managing a team of 15 hourly Production Inspectors in a union this role you will monitor productivity and effectivity of the inspection team. You will serve as direct liaison between production and inspection within a matrixed organization.

Our Vandalia facility is located 50 minutes north of the GE Aerospace headquarters and sits just north of the city of Daytonknown widely as the birthplace of aviationwhere the Wright Brothers built the worlds first aircraft in their bicycle shop in the heart of downtown Dayton. This business boasts a rich history in operation for over 100 years. At over 140000 square feet the Vandalia facility rests on 27 acres right off Interstate 75.

At GE Aerospace in Vandalia we specialize in manufacturing and servicing world-class power generation and electrical control and distribution equipment for a variety of aerospace customers. Vandalia is also home to a product development lab where operators and engineers work together to invent the future of flight.

Job Description

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage the inspection teams hours priorities and area support as needed.
• Allocate and deploy resources in inspection areas to ensure effectivity and productivity.
• Manage inspection and process controls including inspection plans first article inspections gage R&R quality plans GD&T etc.
• Track the need for new gaging enhanced functional tooling and additional resources.
• Assist in the review and closure of non-conformances.
• Work with cross functional teams to drive inspection improvements by monitoring metrics defining problems working projects and communicating the results.
• Mentor inspection personnel & partner with the quality engineering team to expand the inspection teams quality knowledge; managing the inspection training and competency requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Quality Management or a related field from an accredited college or university (or High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years in a quality role with supervisory responsibilities)
• Minimum of 3 years in a quality role
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership role with supervisory responsibilities

Additional Information

• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.
• Ability and willingness to sit on-site at the Vandalia OH facility 5 days per week.
• This role supports multiple shifts and although first shift focused occasional off shift support will be required.
• Start time for this role is 6:00am eastern with an end time of 3:00pm eastern (work hours may vary based on business needs)

Desired Characteristics

• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and tools (e.g. Six Sigma Kaizen Hoshin Kanri).
• Proficiency in quality tools such as root cause analysis FMEA SPC and control plans.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams manage performance and drive results.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or a related industry.
• Familiarity with GE Aerospaces FLIGHT DECK operating system.
• Previous experience working in a unionized environment.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical dental and vision insurance that begins on the first day of employment
• Permissive time off policy for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• And more!

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)).

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