Quality Leader - Avionics

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Grand Rapids, MI
Job Description Summary

Job Description

Role Overview

As the Avionics Quality Leader, you will be responsible for driving Zero Defect and Quality Excellence across aerospace operations. This includes ensuring regulatory and customer compliance, maintaining and improving Quality and Safety Management Systems, prioritizing quality objectives, and leading improvement efforts for key performance indicators. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining customer relationships, leading structured problem-solving for quality investigations, and fostering a culture of respect for people, continuous improvement, and customer focus. Additionally, you will oversee supplier quality initiatives, partner with Development Quality to support New Product Introduction (NPI), and collaborate across functions to achieve zero-defect outcomes.

Quality Leadership Responsibilities
  • Maintain and continuously improve certified quality systems (AS9100/AS9110) to meet aerospace industry standards.
  • Manage and review government and commercial aerospace customer contracts, ensuring alignment with quality requirements.
  • Lead the quality team, setting priorities aligned with operational and strategic business objectives.
  • Drive quality performance management processes, including key performance indicators and Quality Management Reviews (QMRs).
  • Own problem-solving initiatives by going to Genba, driving solutions to closure, and ensuring sustainable improvements.
  • Report quality challenges and opportunities to site and global leadership teams.
  • Serve as the management representative for quality system certifications, ensuring compliance and readiness for audits.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Quality Responsibilities
  • Partner with Program, Engineering, and Development Quality counterparts to define and support Supply Chain-related NPI activities, including maturing and executing AS9145 (APQP) deliverables.
  • Lead the deployment of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) across the business to ensure clear understanding and ownership across the matrix.

Supplier Quality & Onboarding Support Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic leadership for supplier quality in support of aerospace NPI programs.
  • Partner with Sourcing and Engineering to develop supplier focus areas based on performance metrics.
  • Define and implement standard work for supplier selection, onboarding, and development processes.
  • Lead strategic supplier quality management projects to enhance supplier capabilities and performance.

FLIGHT DECK Behaviors and Responsibilities
  • Apply FLIGHT DECK principles to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Foster a culture of lean thinking, problem-solving, going to Genba, and Kaizen to eliminate waste and improve processes.
  • Utilize Hoshin Kanri (HK) to align strategic objectives with operational goals.
  • Implement Standard Work practices to ensure consistency and repeatability in processes.
  • Lead by example in demonstrating FLIGHT DECK behaviors, including humility, transparency, collaboration, accountability, and adaptability.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 12 years of experience in quality)
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing quality management
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience directly leading people

Preferred Qualifications
  • 15+ years of experience in aerospace quality management, with a focus on new product introduction (NPI) processes.
  • Proven ability to lead dynamic teams and a passion for developing and coaching team members.
  • Demonstrated ability to drive impactful projects efficiently, with minimal resources and low risk.
  • Exceptional technical communication skills, capable of engaging effectively across all levels of management, from engineering to operations.
  • Deep expertise in ISO 9001/AS9100 standards, with the ability to apply them seamlessly to complex aerospace manufacturing and design environments.
  • Extensive experience in Quality Management, with a strong focus on New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
  • Self-motivated and adaptable, with the flexibility to travel independently as needed to support business objectives.
  • Driven and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and a precision-focused mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Versatile team player who thrives both independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong technical aptitude.

Additional Job Description

Compensation Grade

SPB1

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not U.S. lawful permanent residents, U.S. Citizens, or have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), employment will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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
Posted 2025-11-12

Recommended Jobs

Attorney - part time

Siegel Greenfield & Hayes PLC
Southfield, MI

Job Description Job Description Law firm seeking a part time attorney who does probate, as well as contract drafting, corporate work, and some real estate. Can work remotely most of the time. …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-07

No Touch | CDL-A Truck Driver | Regional

Oriole Transportation
Traverse City, MI

CDL-A Regional Truck Driver | Weekly Home Time | $1,191–$1,401 Weekly Avg. + $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Oriole Transportation is now hiring professional Class A CDL drivers for our Regional Fleet . …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-17

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Innerspace
Walker, MI

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our in-person finance team. This role is responsible for managing all accounts receivable duties, as well as some…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-12

Facilities Manager

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services
Portage, MI

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safe…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-16

Experience Petoskey: Nursing Amidst Scenic Beauty!

NurseRecruiter
Petoskey, MI

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN) Experience the beauty of Petoskey as a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse! Join the fast-paced 28-bed unit, where you’ll thrive in a challenging …

View Details
Posted 2025-08-21

Senior ML Engineer

AUTHEO
Wyoming, MI

Shape the Future of Blockchain—Bringing Business On-Chain We’re offering a unique opportunity to join Launch Legends (and Autheo) as a part-time Equity Cofounder . Founded nearly four years ag…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-05

BARISTA (PART TIME)

Compass Group
Detroit, MI

  Culinaire We have an opening for part time BARISTA positions. Location: Culinaire International - 5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202. Note: online applications accepted only. Sch…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-21

Data scientist

Ensono
Detroit, MI

Data ScientistRemote - United StatesJR012412 Data Scientist At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We en…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-12

Youth Specialist, Refugee Services

Samaritas
Jackson, MI

Job Description Job Description Overview At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Rippleâ€�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 peo…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-22

Tire Technician

Loves Travel Stops & Country Store
Bridgeport, MI

Req ID: 466867 Address: 6560 Dixie HWY Bridgeport, MI, 48722   Benefits:  * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-24