Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

In this role, you will be the technical focal point to coordinate supplier quality activities with other internal cross-functional teams including the Sourcing, Materials Management, Manufacturing, and Engineering functions while interfacing with suppliers to drive adherence to quality procedures, product drawings and specification requirements. You will drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Own supplier results while driving improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Perform supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Be on-site to partner with the supplier on problem solving gaps.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage supplier activities to ensure the quality of jet engine components while working closely with Sourcing, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to eliminate any barriers that may affect the quality and delivery of sourced components.

Includes both Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development. Includes supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence.

Manage assigned suppliers to assure capability and processes to deliver high quality product. Provide technical guidance to suppliers to assure product and process compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

Conduct audits to assure that suppliers have effective process control, rigorous product acceptance standards, and robust quality systems

Work with suppliers to improve process capability and drive process improvement. Drive suppliers to perform Continuous Improvement projects to reduce top issue trends.

Lead supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting assigned suppliers towards industrial standards of excellence.

Track metrics & works quality improvement plans to address problem areas

Review and approve quality plans, investigate quality escapes to provide root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions are taken

Mentor suppliers in the application of quality tools & requirements

Ensure compliance, and drive improvement plans where needed

Review documentation and witness supplier practices to determine if sound manufacturing and inspection principles are in place

Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a quality to execute policy.

Work with suppliers to eliminate escaping defects and scrap for assigned suppliers. Lead root cause analysis (RCCA) and implement robust corrective action to prevent recurrence.

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, Quality or Sourcing).

Ability and willingness to travel (domestic and international) to support business needs, as required (estimated 25%)

Desired Characteristics

Demonstrated technical aptitude and passion for quality

Strong background in interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications

Experience and training in Root Cause Analysis tools including 8D, 5-Whys, etc.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

Established project management skills and interpersonal skills to direct cross-functional work with demonstrated project management ability to drive projects to completion.

Team player with the ability to work in cross-functional and global team environments

Highly motivated self-starter with initiative and ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of an organization

Six Sigma trained and certified

The salary range for this position is $94,400.00 - 125,900.00 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus / variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on December 10, 2025.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

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.