What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Quality Specialist position at GE?
Job Description Summary
Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard The Lead Quality Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for product quality review associated with customer contractual and GE quality system requirements. Ensures that projects and products are capable and will meet specified standards. Demonstrates leadership by communicating business goals and processes effectively. Creates strategies that further the sites quality priorities and improvements. This role is in West Chester Oh, just north of Cincinnati.GE Aviation, an operating unit of GE (NYSE: GE), is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, components, integrated digital, avionics, electrical power and mechanical systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft. GE Aviation has a global service network to support these offerings and is part of the world’s Digital Industrial Company with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, etc.
- Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to implement changes to procedures to lead process improvements.
- Ability to troubleshoot defects and determine root cause of quality issues impacting multiple engine programs.
- Partner with support staff and work teams to identify high risk areas and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Perform internal audits to support site quality compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Create, revise, and participate in quality system document updates.
- Identify, drive and partner with the teams to implement projects that improve overall production quality and throughput.
- Use LEAN methodologies to drive regulatory compliance, optimize quality systems that support field action, improve product quality and reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Engineering Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality)
- At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing and/or Quality
Desired Characteristics
- Experience in APQP, Advanced Product Quality Planning a plus.
- Expertise in AS9100 knowledge
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- LEAN, ability to drive smart and effective change
- Strong organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to partner with and work within cross-functional teams
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
- Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and provide efficient and effective corrective actions
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
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 access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
Additional Information
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE 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
