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Job Description

Working at our Grand Rapids Facility

For more than 15 years our manufacturing facilities in Grand Rapids have helped fuel the growth and success of GE Aerospace. We’re producing high-quality electronics and avionics parts and equipment to exacting standards. This includes Avionics Computing Systems, Mission Systems, Navigation and Guidance Systems, and Vehicle Health & Data Management products. We’re the career home for union and non-union employees who seek purpose and challenge in their careers – people just like you.

Role Overview

The Sr Quality Engineer for Process Assurance reports to the Sub-Section Manager for Process Assurance within the Chief Engineer’s Office for Avionics. Process Assurance provides independent assurance that 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 applicable regulatory, industry, customer, and GE Aerospace requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and document process and system audits/assessments of engineering activities using objective evidence, sampling, and risk-based approaches

Assess compliance with 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

Drive finding closure effectiveness by 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

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college [or high school diploma/GED with minimum 9 years of experience in Quality and/or New Product Development within regulated industries (Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices etc.)]

Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality and/or New Product Development within regulated industries (Aerospace, Automotive, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices etc.)

This position requires U.S. citizenship status

Preferred Qualifications

Practical and working understanding of RTCA/DO-178, RTCA/DO-254, and SAE ARP4754A, with the ability to evaluate plans and objective evidence in an assurance/audit context

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

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

Experience supporting new product development / launch and engineering lifecycle reviews

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

Aerospace electronics/avionics development exposure (software and hardware)

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