GE Aerospace
Quality Team Leader - Nacelles & Non-Destructive Evaluation
GE Aerospace, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Quality Team Leader – Nacelles & Non‑Destructive Evaluation
Are you ready to see your future take flight? At GE Aerospace, we are advancing aviation technologies for today and tomorrow. Your work will contribute to the production of advanced jet engines, components, and integrated systems that power commercial and military aircraft. You’ll be part of a team that embraces your drive, your curiosity, and your unique ideas and perspectives. Most importantly, you’ll share in our pride and purpose that affects the lives of millions around the world!
The Quality Team Leader for Nacelles & Non‑Destructive Evaluation will lead a team of quality and technology experts to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) key performance indicators (KPI). The focus is on nacelles and composites supply chain and sub‑tier suppliers that process and non‑destructively evaluate products for GE Aerospace. This individual will own quality for nacelle & composite suppliers, including quality plan implementation, part and process qualification, and provide insights into supplier improvements as a voice of customer. Own commodity supplier results, drive KPI improvements using supplier scorecard and process data. Lead improvement plans for KPI advancement and establish safety and quality partnership with GE Aerospace suppliers. Works with senior quality leadership to understand and overcome internal and external business challenges; advising and pioneering best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work scope, standards, load reduction, and growth.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Team for Nacelles and Composites Non‑destructive evaluation
Lead a team of diverse, global Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to drive safety and quality improvements towards business‑level KPIs
Demonstrate engineering knowledge in the processes to engage with the team and be a technical negotiator—drive/broker solutions with multiple parties (shops, materials engineers, design, sourcing, operations, etc.)—drive changes to systemic items and remove roadblocks
Lead team growth through development and learning opportunities chosen for the team, seeking diverse challenges, and optimizing read‑through of team‑generated solutions
Actively demonstrate active listening instead of multi‑tasking
Utilize digital tools, standard work, and free people up to think critically and engage them in projects
Maintain a supportive role in decision making about important business projects, goals, and subjects regarding the coatings and chemical processing
Regularly advise senior management in the function and/or in the business regarding quality initiatives, projects, root‑cause and corrective analysis investigations, and more
Impact the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness of objectives
Demonstrate specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within nacelles, composites, or non‑destructive testing discipline
Own supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assist key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence
Communicate difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics regarding nacelles, composites and non‑destructive evaluation
Use high levels of evaluative judgment to achieve required outcomes
Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function
Assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders
Offer new solutions to problems outside set parameters and construct and provide recommendations
Use multiple internal and some external sources outside own function to arrive at a decision
Work is subject to functional policy objectives
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity of both product and processes
May require strong commercial awareness and be expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation
May guide others to consider a different point of view
Travel from 25% to 50% required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of composite manufacturing & Aerospace/Quality experience)
Minimum 5 years of experience in team leadership, aerospace supply chain, composites, nacelles, or NDE manufacturing operations
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated organizational leadership experience in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audits
Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits 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. 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.
Compensation Base pay range: $115,000.00 – $140,000.00. 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 October 24, 2025.
Additional Information 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)).
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 No
Remote This is a remote position
Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Quality Assurance. Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
Location: Boston, MA
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The Quality Team Leader for Nacelles & Non‑Destructive Evaluation will lead a team of quality and technology experts to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) key performance indicators (KPI). The focus is on nacelles and composites supply chain and sub‑tier suppliers that process and non‑destructively evaluate products for GE Aerospace. This individual will own quality for nacelle & composite suppliers, including quality plan implementation, part and process qualification, and provide insights into supplier improvements as a voice of customer. Own commodity supplier results, drive KPI improvements using supplier scorecard and process data. Lead improvement plans for KPI advancement and establish safety and quality partnership with GE Aerospace suppliers. Works with senior quality leadership to understand and overcome internal and external business challenges; advising and pioneering best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work scope, standards, load reduction, and growth.
Roles and Responsibilities
Lead Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Team for Nacelles and Composites Non‑destructive evaluation
Lead a team of diverse, global Supplier Quality Engineers (SQEs) to drive safety and quality improvements towards business‑level KPIs
Demonstrate engineering knowledge in the processes to engage with the team and be a technical negotiator—drive/broker solutions with multiple parties (shops, materials engineers, design, sourcing, operations, etc.)—drive changes to systemic items and remove roadblocks
Lead team growth through development and learning opportunities chosen for the team, seeking diverse challenges, and optimizing read‑through of team‑generated solutions
Actively demonstrate active listening instead of multi‑tasking
Utilize digital tools, standard work, and free people up to think critically and engage them in projects
Maintain a supportive role in decision making about important business projects, goals, and subjects regarding the coatings and chemical processing
Regularly advise senior management in the function and/or in the business regarding quality initiatives, projects, root‑cause and corrective analysis investigations, and more
Impact the team's ability to achieve service, quality, and timeliness of objectives
Demonstrate specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within nacelles, composites, or non‑destructive testing discipline
Own supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assist key suppliers toward industrial standards of excellence
Communicate difficult concepts and may influence others' options on topics regarding nacelles, composites and non‑destructive evaluation
Use high levels of evaluative judgment to achieve required outcomes
Use a high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function
Assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders
Offer new solutions to problems outside set parameters and construct and provide recommendations
Use multiple internal and some external sources outside own function to arrive at a decision
Work is subject to functional policy objectives
May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity of both product and processes
May require strong commercial awareness and be expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation
May guide others to consider a different point of view
Travel from 25% to 50% required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of composite manufacturing & Aerospace/Quality experience)
Minimum 5 years of experience in team leadership, aerospace supply chain, composites, nacelles, or NDE manufacturing operations
Desired Characteristics
Demonstrated organizational leadership experience in quality systems foundations and adherence, via industry requirements and audits
Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Engineering from an accredited university or college
Demonstrated experience in manufacturing or supplier quality, statistical analysis
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems, document, plan, market, and execute programs
Established project management skills
Demonstrated history of problem solving, root cause and corrective action methodology, data analysis and quality experience
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision‑maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical‑minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Benefits 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. 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.
Compensation Base pay range: $115,000.00 – $140,000.00. 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 October 24, 2025.
Additional Information 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)).
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 No
Remote This is a remote position
Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Quality Assurance. Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing.
Location: Boston, MA
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