Lead Manufacturing Specialist – Edison Works Quality Engineer

About the role

The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Direct hardware and process Quality development and execution on the Shop Floor in Component Manufacturing and Lab environments, covering both NPI and Low-rate production.
• Ensure conformance to specification through daily management and application of Quality tools and Continuous Improvement/kaizen activity.
• Develop in-depth knowledge and application within a technical discipline; leverage prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute Quality policy/strategy.
• Author and maintain Quality Management Policies and Procedures in support of Manufacturing Shop Operations.
• Perform Audits (Product, Workstation, Special Process) of a shop in support of the Quality Management System.
• Compile, review, approve, and maintain First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation.
• Review and approve Manufacturing Work Instructions and other Manufacturing Technical Documentation.
• Review hardware/assembly issues for conformance, containment, and resolution as associated with Preliminary Review (PR) and Material Review Board (MRB) processing of material.
• Facilitate and own Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) for hardware and Quality Systems issues.
• Apply in-depth understanding of key business drivers and how own team’s work integrates with other teams; use judgment to propose solutions outside set parameters with guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum of 3 years of manufacturing quality experience (or high school diploma with 4 years of manufacturing quality experience).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information; employment is contingent upon proving status as a U.S. Person (U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Desired Characteristics

• 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.
• Experience and familiarity with the GE Aerospace Significant Process Substantiation (SPS) Process.
• Experience supporting APQP Implementation and Execution as well as ownership of APQP Quality owned Deliverables.

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is provided.