Advanced Quality Engineer - Turbine Airfoils at GE Aerospace

Utsjoki, Lapland, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

146000.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Engineering, Turbine Airfoils, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Actions, Process Improvement, Analytical Thinking, Project Management, Leadership, Communication, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Collaboration, Negotiation, Standardization, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary This role is for a Lead Turbine Airfoils Advanced Quality Engineer within the Product Safety & Quality organization. The Advanced Quality Engineer is an accomplished and forward-thinking Quality Engineer that will serve as the strategic arm of our Turbine Airfoil Quality organization. Reporting directly to the Part Family Advanced Quality Leader, this role is pivotal in driving proactive transformations, lead strategic initiatives that enhance quality processes and outcomes, implement policy enhancements to address systemic issues, and fostering a culture of operational and problem solving excellence. The successful candidate will support across the part family to perform Root Cause and corrective actions, read-across activities, standardization, and implement permanent tactical and systemic corrective actions across the part family. This team will also be pivotal in supporting and equipping the broader Turbine Airfoils Quality team with the skills and methodologies needed to achieve superior execution, redesigning processes to align with organizational objectives and continuous improvement principles to create a culture of team based problem-solving and standardization within the manufacturing shops & suppliers and across the value stream. Travel in this role is likely to be 10-50% depending on part family performance and needs. Travel will be primarily to the Turbine Airfoil sites in Eastern United States Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Individual contributor with expertise in Quality and/or Turbine Airfoils, with ability to mentor and influence with indirect leadership skills. Requires an individual contributor with indirect leadership skills and ability to develop talent. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of Turbine Airfoils design & Quality, and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Helps to define and leads the implementation of the quality organization, process and tools to support strategy. It implements a culture of Quality in the organization and defines and leads improvement initiatives to achieve business excellence. Assist directly in developing expertise within Quality and Turbine Airfoils manufacturing team. Pivotal to the cultural and technical transformation of the TAVS quality team. Grow the reputation of the organization. Creates and Influences policy and ensures delivery within own function, linking with other functions of the organization. Communicates complex messages and negotiates internally and externally with others. Influences peers to take action and may negotiate with external partners, vendors, or customers. Has moderate influence on part family Quality Supports diverse cross-functional teams to find creative solutions to address complex problems that may impact the organization. Has the ability to evaluate quality of information received and questions conflicting data for analysis. Uses multiple internal and external resources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in Turbine Airfoil Quality). Additional 3 years experience in Turbine Airfoils Quality, Castings, Manufacturing, and/or Engineering US Person (Refer to Internal Revenue Code section 7701(a)(31) for the definition ) Desired Characteristics Quality Expertise and/or Turbine Airfoil Mechanical Design Expertise Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, accountable Strong Recognized Leadership ability, strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative Established project management skills. Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs. Established project management skills. 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. The base pay range for this position is 88,000.00 - 117,000.00 - 146,000.00 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 January 12, 2026.. Compensation Grade LPB2 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 Opportunities 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. Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Responsibilities

The Advanced Quality Engineer will drive proactive transformations and lead strategic initiatives to enhance quality processes. This role also involves supporting the Turbine Airfoils Quality team in implementing corrective actions and fostering a culture of problem-solving excellence.