Lead Process Assurance Engineer

GE Aerospace


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 112000 - 149000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

Lead independent engineering process assurance and process audits across product development teams. Plan and execute audits/assessments collect objective evidence drive closure of findings and report compliance metrics. This position is based in Grand Rapids MI and supports aerospace development programs.

Job Description

Role Overview

Process Assurance providesindependent assurancethat engineering plans and processes are followed and that engineering outputs result from suitable rigorous and structured lifecycle processes. This role conducts audits and assessments to ensure compliance with applicableregulatory industry customer and GE Aerospacerequirements.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Plan execute and documentprocess and system audits/assessmentsof engineering activities using objective evidence sampling and risk-based approaches.

  • Assess compliance to applicable program plans internal procedures and required external standards for regulated aerospace development.

  • Review engineering artifacts for compliance and traceability expectations (e.g. plans reviews verification evidence configuration/data management records).

  • Document audit results including clear findings objective evidence references and corrective action expectations.

  • Drivefinding closure effectivenessby supporting root cause analysis validating corrective actions and verifying closure.

  • Maintain required quality records and ensure audit artifacts are complete controlled and retrievable.

  • Develop and report quality/audit metrics (e.g. trends repeat findings aging closure effectiveness) to key stakeholders.

  • Interface with internal stakeholders and as required support engagement with customers regulatory authorities and suppliers related to audit readiness and compliance topics.

  • Provide coaching and guidance on compliant practices and continuous improvement opportunities identified through audits.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or high school diploma/GED with minimum 7 years of Quality experience).

  • Minimum 3 years of experience conductingprocess auditing and/or systems auditing(planning execution reporting and closure verification) OR 3 years of experience in airborne product engineering development subject to RTCA/DO-178 RTCA/DO-254. SAE ARP4754 or similar standards.

  • This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of process/system auditing experience; lead auditor experience preferred.

  • Understanding ofRTCA/DO-178RTCA/DO-254 andSAE ARP4754A with the ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context.

  • Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews.

  • Familiarity with aircraft certification environments (e.g. FAA/EASA) and regulated development practices.

  • Strong oral/written communication skills including writing clear audit reports and presenting results to leadership.

  • Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure is a plus.

  • Strong ethics integrity and ability to maintain independence while partnering effectively across teams.

The base pay range for this position is $112000.00 - $149000.00 Annually USD. 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 posting is expected to close on 8/15/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and along with programs like HealthAhead your physicalemotional financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage; access to aHealth Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program which provides 24/7 confidential assessment counseling andreferral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan a 401(k) savings plan with company matchingcontributions and company retirement contributions as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits includetuition 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. isa Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate amend suspend replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time andfor any reason in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefit plan or program. Thisdocument does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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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


Required Experience:

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