Lead Supplier Quality Engineer – Composites

GE Aerospace

. Oversee and take responsibility for supplier processes and product conformity from initial qualification through maintenance and necessary improvements .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality engineering and supplier management, with a strong focus on composites manufacturing and adherence to aerospace industry standards. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.

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Quality EngineeringComposites ManufacturingRoot Cause AnalysisProject ManagementStatistical Analysis

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Hard Skills

Quality EngineeringComposites ManufacturingStatistical AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action MethodologyData AnalysisManufacturing ProcessesSupplier Quality ManagementAssembly EngineeringSystems Engineering

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem SolvingLeadership AbilityAnalytical MindsetCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustrySupplier AuditsProcess ControlsQuality PreparednessU.S. Person StatusDrug Screen ComplianceOperational ChallengesPolicy FormulationStakeholder EngagementContinuous Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and take responsibility for supplier processes and product conformity from initial qualification through maintenance and necessary improvements
Conduct regular supplier audits and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls
Ensure adherence to GE process specifications and agency regulations
Lead GE Aerospace supplier root cause and corrective actions to reduce systemic, product-specific, and process-related defects
Influence strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and policy formulation
Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services
Use high-level judgment to make decisions and handle complex operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering tasks and problems
Assess quality information, ask pertinent stakeholder questions, and provide recommendations and solutions outside set parameters
Lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Communicate difficult concepts and influence others on specific topics
Travel 25% to 50% depending on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Material Science or related fields, or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years quality engineering experience
Minimum of 3 years quality engineering, or composites manufacturing experience
Ability to meet U.S. Person status requirements for access to U.S. export-controlled information: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, asylee, or refugee/protected individual
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
May be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing
Demonstrated experience working with Composites materials
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing, supplier quality, statistical analysis, or customer quality
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
Demonstrated experience in assembly, composites and/or systems engineering
Demonstrated, applicable, aerospace industry experience
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, decisionmaker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness
Professional development
Competitive compensation