Lead Quality Management Specialist

Job Description Summary

The Lead Quality Management Specialist is responsible for product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. We are looking for a seasoned individual with a deep understanding of concepts, approaches and methodology used. This individual should also have a deep level of expertise in the technological field including the quality assurance of products, services and manufacturing processes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible and serve as focal for the overall quality of the conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, and inspection of production engines

• Recommend changes to procedures to lead process improvements

• Coordinate with engineering on manufacturing related isses

• Lead Investigations related to quality issues - create 4 blockers describing investigation/action status - present to plant leader at bi-weekly quality meeting

• Identify/implement corrective actions for quality issues

• Develop and manage metrics and action plans to drive reduction in incoming quality issues.

• Support engine sickbays

• Ensure Product Conformity. Lead and manage completion of Characteristic Accountability, driving process updates and changes in design as required

• Update/create quality procedures

• Conduct quarterly workstation audits

• Serve as focal for internal (Customer, ie. DoD) and support external audits (DNV, FAA, etc.)

• Support and Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis events

• Investigate/answer all product related quality concerns

• Support Quality CCC, present quality metrics

• Inputs and influences decisions within own discipline and area

• Works on very complex technological issues or manufacturing processes

• Coach and mentor newer team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Quality)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Production Quality

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects

• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs

• Established project management skills

• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications

• Geometric dimensioning and tolerance experience

• AS9100 knowledge and experience

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• 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

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.

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General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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