Quality Team Leader - Polymer Matrix Composites

Job Description SummaryAre you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You'll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you'll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!The Quality Team Leader for Polymer Matrix Composites (PMCs) will lead a team of quality and technology experts to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) key performance indicators (KPI). The leader focus will be on composites supply chain and sub-tier suppliers that process and evaluate product for GE Aerospace.This individual will own quality for PMCs suppliers, including quality plan implementation, part and process qualification quality direction, and provide insights into supplier improvements, as a voice of customer. Own commodity supplier results, drive key performance indicator (KPI) improvements utilizing supplier scorecard and process data. Lead improvement plans for KPI advancement and towards the establishment of safety and quality partnership with GE Aerospace suppliers. Works with senior quality leadership to understand and overcome internal and external business challenges; advising and pioneering best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work scope, standards, load reduction, and growth.Job DescriptionRoles and ResponsibilitiesLead a team of diverse, global Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to drive safety and quality improvements towards business level KPIs for Polymer Matrix CompositesActively partner with internal GE shops responsible for PMC's to positively impact change with supplier base and outside vendorsLeader must demonstrate sufficient engineering knowledge in the processes, to engage with the team and be a technical negotiator – drive/broker solutions with multiple parties (shops, materials engineers, design, sourcing, operations, etc.) – drive changes to systemic items and clear roadblocksLeads the team growth through the development and learning opportunities chosen for the team, seeking diverse challenges, and optimizing read across of team generated solutionsActively demonstrates active listening instead of multi-taskingUtilize digital tools, standard work, and free people up to think critically and engage them in projectsMaintains a supportive role in decision making about important business projects, goals, and subjects regarding the composites and special processesRegularly advises senior management in the function and/or in the business regarding quality initiatives, projects, root cause and corrective analysis investigations, and moreImpacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness of objectivesDemonstrates specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their composites disciplineOwns supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assisting key suppliers towards industrial standards of excellenceCommunicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics regarding nacelles, composites and non-destructive evaluationHigh levels of evaluative judgment are required to achieve outcomes requiredTravel from 25% to 50% requiredRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED, with a minimum of 4 years of composite manufacturing & Aerospace/Quality experience)Minimum 5 years of experience in team leadership, aerospace supply chain, quality or compositesDesired CharacteristicsDemonstrated organizational leadership experience in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audits.Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or collegeDemonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysisStrong 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 experienceHumble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learnTransparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructivelyFocused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committedLeadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborativeProblem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinkerGE 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.The base pay range for this position is 116,000.00 - 154,000.00. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on March 27th, 2026This 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 InformationGE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . 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: NoLI-Remote - This is a remote positionGE 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.J-18808-Ljbffr