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Lead Quality Engineer

General Electric

West Chester, Ohio, United States of America · Posted October 6, 2026

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About the job

Job Description Summary The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for product quality review associated with the additive manufacturing process and GE Aerospace 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.

Job Description

Roles And Responsibilities

Quality Engineer in additive manufacturing realizing quality assurance of products, manufacturing, and inspection processes.

Establish inspection and control plans for conformance of additive hardware, using statistics to analyze capability

Leverage FLIGHT DECK to lead problem solving and process improvement initiatives.

Participate in strategic initiatives for new technologies related to additive manufacturing processes

Ownership of Material Review Board (MRB) tickets

Engage in site audit initiatives; perform work station audits and support regulatory and special process audits.

In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.

Communicate and participate in team, site, IPT, and business initiatives

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality)

At least 3 years of experience in Manufacturing, Engineering and/or Quality

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

Advance degree in a technical discipline

Experience in APQP, Advanced Product Quality Planning

Expertise in AS9100 standard

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Experience in Six Sigma

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

Ability to read drawings/blueprints

Proficiency in MSA, PFMEA, FAI, and Process capability analysis desired

Experience in inspection methods

Benefits

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

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 offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace 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 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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes