GRS Lead Quality Engineer

GE Aerospace is a world’s leading manufacturer and servicer of jet and turboprop engines, components providing integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation.

We are looking to hire a GRS (Global Repair Solution) Lead Quality Engineer to our rapidly growing business.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage supplier quality related activities such as RCCA investigation, qualification, and supplier performance improvement activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Focal point for supplier quality related matters
• Partner and engage with respective supplier to drive robust & timely RCCA in order to reduce Customer disruptions, escapes, loss events and improve customer satisfaction
• Drive and support supplier’s quality and product safety culture
• Drive supplier’s performance to meet quality requirements and delivered product yield
• Manage and support new supplier development and qualification activities (NPI, RSS, Audit)
• Manage and update CASL (Consolidated Approved Supplier Listing)
• Manage supplier audit plan and execute periodic audits in accordance with quality and aviation regulatory system requirements
• Lead quality response to customers (RCCA, certification, documentation, and other quality related issues)
• Support GRS quality system establishment for standardization across 3 regions
• Support/guide new supplier to Part 145 attainment, manage supplier regulatory approval capabilities, particularly on Technical Arrangement on Aviation Maintenance (e.g CAAS-TAM, HKCAD, UKCAA)
• Manage Technical Publication Control for supplier with no direct engine manual access (Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletin,  PCN & RSS revision tracking)

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing and Production Quality Assurance
• Relevant experience in supplier quality management
• Relevant experience in managing a new product through iterations to improve quality
• Relevant experience in general aviation and quality systems
• Knowledge of Root Cause Corrective Action techniques, Six Sigma quality concepts and tools, Human Factors effect.
• Qualified auditor with auditing experience
• Willingness and ability to travel within country and abroad, as necessary

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Flexible and team player
• 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