Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - material science (metal powder)

Company: General Electric Company
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description Summary
Supplier Quality Engineer for Aerospace Forgings and Metallic Powder Manufacturing Process. This role is for people with a solid foundation in the Powder Manufacturing and Forgings processes, who can apply that knowledge to lead supplier quality improvement. In this role, you will drive quality for assigned suppliers, including quality plan implementation. Select suppliers through qualification processes. Own supplier results, drive improvements utilizing supplier scorecards. Own supplier audits, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Mentor and teach team members within the Forgings & Materials supplier quality team. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities:

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  Role is responsible for supplier processes, from initial qualification, maintenance, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs.
  
  
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  Position includes regular supplier audits and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to GE process specifications and agency regulations.
  
  
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  Requires specialized knowledge within the function. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
  
  
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  Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
  
  
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  Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
  
  
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  May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
  
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
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    Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years material science, engineering and quality experience) + minimum of 5 years in material science, engineering, and quality experience
    
    
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    Demonstrated expertise and experience with Nickel Alloy Powder Manufacturing & Isothermal Forgings Processes
    
    
    Desired Characteristics:
    
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      Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis
      
      
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      Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills.
      
      
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      Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
      
      
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      Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
      
      
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      Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
      
      
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      Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
      
      
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      Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
      
      
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      Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
      
      
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      Demonstrated alloy powder manufacturing knowledge and experience
      
      
      This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment.
      Additional Information
      GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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 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

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