Job Description

Are you ready to see your career take flight? At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. We have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen.

As a Lead Quality Specialist in Quality Control Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and executing quality control initiatives, ensuring product and process compliance with GE’s rigorous quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role will follow quality systems within the engineering and manufacturing environments.

In this role, you will focus on performing tests (e.g. Nondestructive Testing) and defining controls (e.g. Statistical Process Control) and ensuring correct alignment with quality requirements. You will be responsible for verification and checking to ensure manufactured or procured products meet specified standards before they progress to next phase of production or customer delivery. Your knowledge of best practices and how quality integrates across the business, as well as your awareness of the competition and market differentiators will support your success in the role.

Come and elevate your career in a facility that combines a rich tradition of aviation technology with a deep commitment to the future of flight. The GE Aerospace manufacturing site in Lynn designs, produces, assembles, and tests military and commercial aircraft engines and components. With 1.6 million sqft of manufacturing space, we’re making a huge contribution to the future of flight. And, considering that very first jet engines were born here in 1942, we clearly are the career home of people who are deeply knowledgeable about building quality engines. What’s more, GE Aerospace has invested more than $100 million in our facility in the last five years alone.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide QC set-up and support in tendering and execution phases of Engineering Procure Construct. Oversee fulfillment of contractual and regulatory requirements to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction. Capture lessons learned to continually improve execution processes.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• 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.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university OR a High School Diploma + 4 years of NDT quality, compliance or similar experience
• Minimum of 3 additional years of NDT quality, compliance or similar experience

Desired Characteristics

• Level II Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certification with demonstrated potential and willingness to progress toward Level III NDT qualification within 18 months.
• Experience in radiographic (X-ray) inspection, including conventional film radiography; experience with or aptitude to transition into digital radiography (specifically CR) is preferred
• Digital Radiography (CR) certification preferred.
• Experience performing Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI) and Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in an industrial or aerospace environment.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, quality, and compliance requirements, with recognition of their importance in final inspection and acceptance activities.
• Proven experience leading quality projects and initiatives, including CAPA, root cause analysis, and process improvement.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and other quality tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with GE Aerospace products or similar industrial equipment is a plus.
  

The base pay range for this position is 117,300.00 - 156,400.00 USD Annual. 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 June 5, 2026.

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, 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.

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This 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 Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE 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.

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: Yes