Lead Quality Control Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Lead Quality Control Engineer will be responsible for departmental operations planning/execution. This role will also be focused on the execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work if the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
• Includes direct people management responsibility including staffing and performance development. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
• Uses some judgment and has some ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated manufacturing processes with technical variety and/or interdependent production cycles. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own teams to arrive at decisions.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Review and approve manufacturing planning and planning changes, especially for New Product Introductions (NPIs) on new parts to be produced by the Company.
• Support or/and lead both internal and external audits.
• Lead and participate in all Quality activities, with a focus on quality objectives, product conformity, including FAIs & characteristic accountability.
• Use effective Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) strategies as they apply to QEMs, Escapes, MRB, etc.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections
• Lead key elements in all stages of APQP / PPAP activities.
• Perform root cause analysis (8D, 6M, 3x5 Whys) of identified issues and identify appropriate corrective and preventive action.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality manufacturing experience) AND
• Minimum of 3 years of quality manufacturing experience

Desired Characteristics

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributesconstructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Lean / Six Sigma and Statistical Analysis Experience

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. Retirementbenefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions andcompany 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.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans orprograms (i.e., is a Sponsor). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans andprograms at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsors welfare benefitplan 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 anEqual 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