Quality Engineer at GE Aerospace in City, AR

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Job Description Summary Develop and maintain quality systems, rules, and processes to ensure fulfillment of internal and external requirements. Ensure projects and products are capable and will meet specified standards (preventive focus). Develop conceptual knowledge of professional discipline and apply standard quality tools and processes to support the business. Job Description Responsibilities: Interpret and apply regulatory, contractual, and company policy requirements in acceptance contexts. Ensure projects and products are capable of meeting specified quality standards through effective prevention and control planning. Support analysis and resolution of quality issues using established processes; escalate and partner with senior team members as appropriate. Lead or support root cause investigations and define robust corrective and preventive actions. Identify, prioritize, and implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process capability. Evaluate process and product reliability to ensure adherence to quality standards and requirements. Prepare clear, detailed reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Partner effectively across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and other functions to deliver timely containment, correction, and long-term fixes. Communicate effectively with customers and internal stakeholders, providing timely updates and clear problem statements, plans, and results. The Ideal Candidate : The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with strong analytical capability and clear, professional communication skills. You can influence outcomes without direct authority, work effectively across cross-functional teams, and translate technical quality issues into actionable plans and customer-ready updates. You bring advanced understanding of aerospace repair and manufacturing (manual and automated methods), including fabrication, overhaul, and process controls—such as development, validation, and ongoing monitoring of manufacturing/repair parameters, adherence to special process requirements, and application of statistical process control and quality methodologies to ensure conformity and compliance. Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of quality assurance, aerospace fabrication, overhaul, process controls, or related functions experience (or a High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 7 years of quality assurance, aerospace fabrication, overhaul, process controls, or related functions experience). Desired Characteristics & Experience: Strong oral and written communication skills, including customer-facing communication. Ability to document, plan, and execute quality programs effectively. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and solve problems in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment. Additional Information: Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Background Check: All candidates will undergo a background check. Drug Screening: Pre-employment drug screening is required. Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform tasks related to quality inspections and data analysis. Work Environment: Industrial/manufacturing setting with exposure to factory conditions. 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, pa