Lead Process Quality Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Lead Process Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring Metem's quality trends against business KPIs and identifying areas for focused improvement. The Lead PQE will manage post-process defects and coordinate with both Manufacturing and Engineering to determine part usability and work to repair as needed.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Drive business priorities related to safety, quality, delivery and cost across your assigned product portfolio
• Own Qualification of the New Product Introduction and Farm-in Programs related to your assigned product portfolio
• Manage of out-of-flow inventory (MRB, NC, braze repairs, re-coat)
• Drive Built-in-Quality implementation and sustainability for your assigned product portfolio
• Reduce defects, scrap and rework through daily management, stop work, problem solving, Layered Process Review
• Collaborate with Design Liaison Engineers to manage Material Review Board process including defect reporting and disposition by customer where required in a timely manner
• Drive continuous improvement projects in Manufacturing & Quality departments
• Conduct training for quality processes as needed
• Maintain Quality Management System procedures, perform audit, and direct calibration actions

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with 4 years of manufacturing engineering or quality (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 8 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or quality.

• This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government export restrictions and this posting is only for U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents and protected individuals (e.g., certain refugees and asylees)). GE will require proof of status prior to employment
• This role will require you to be 100% on site
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Our facility operates 24 hours per day on three shifts. You will occasionally be required to provide assistance to shifts outside of normal working hours

• You have strong oral and written communication skills.
• You have a passion for driving continuous improvement at the point of impact and enabling teams to thrive
• You are someone who brings a positive, team-centered method of work to foster a collaborative environment
• You can demonstrate strong problem-solving ability built around data and rapid experimentation
• You can independently execute and manage projects, with the ability to influence teams and peers
• You have experience with utilizing lean tools to drive waste out of a value stream