Lead Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description SummaryProduct quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Responsible for departmental operations planning/execution or is focused on execution of professional activities within a technical discipline. Functions with some autonomy but guided by established 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.).
Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Lead Tubing Supplier Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving supplier quality performance for tubing assemblies by ensuring the quality of supplied and purchased materials, including tubing stock material, fittings, braze details, and other components required to support assembly manufacturing. This role will partner closely with suppliers, sourcing, manufacturing, and engineering teams to improve supplier performance, reduce defects, and support delivery and producibility goals within the tubing business.
In addition to supplier-focused responsibilities, this role may also provide quality engineering support within the internal site to help address business priorities, customer issue resolution, and additional Quality Engineer bandwidth needs. The ideal candidate will have practical experience in supplier quality, manufacturing processes, problem solving, and quality system execution, with the ability to lead improvement efforts across both external suppliers and internal operations.
Roles and Responsibilities
Own quality performance for assigned suppliers supporting tubing assemblies, including stock material and purchased components
Support supplier qualification activities, capability assessments, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring
Drive supplier quality improvement through defect reduction, corrective actions, and performance management
Partner with suppliers to investigate nonconformances, determine root cause, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions
Review supplier escapes, recurring defects, and quality trends to prioritize improvement actions
Work with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure material and component quality supports production requirements
Support containment activities and disposition decisions related to supplier quality issues affecting tubing assemblies
Assist in supplier audits, process reviews, and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements
Help identify process gaps and opportunities to improve first pass yield, delivery performance, and overall product quality
Use quality data, supplier scorecards, and business metrics to track performance and support recommendations
Provide quality engineering support within the internal site as needed, including issue investigation, process improvement, and general Quality Engineer bandwidth support
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to improve producibility and quality of tubing assembly components
Participate in cost of quality and continuous improvement efforts that support SQDC objectives
Communicate supplier risks, quality concerns, and recovery actions to functional teams and business leaders
Share technical knowledge and support less experienced team members as needed
Minimum Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or institution (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of quality, manufacturing, or supplier quality experience)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing Quality, Quality Systems, or Supply Chain Manufacturing
Additional Information
This will be a Hooksett Site based employee with a travel rate up to 20% for suppliers with high impact to Tubing KPI’s per year
Desired Characteristics
Experience in supplier quality and supplier performance improvement
Experience with tubing assemblies, fabricated hardware, stock material, machined or casted components, or related purchased parts
Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes related to tubing products
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective action, and nonconformance management
Familiarity with supplier audits, quality system requirements, and process compliance
Ability to analyze quality data and use metrics to drive decisions and improvements
Strong collaboration skills across sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and attention to detail
Project management and prioritization skills in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to balance supplier-facing responsibilities with internal site quality support needs
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.
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). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Skills
Project Management, Process Improvement, Sourcing