Metallic Test Lab & SPTC Focal

Job Description Summary Our Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE) for S-SPEC-35 (aeDMS S400) Certified Materials Test Laboratories (CMTL), will apply their demonstrated knowledge of metallic materials testing to lead improvement and sustain quality practices within the test laboratories that support our forging and material supply chain. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Role is responsible for S-SPEC-35 laboratory certification, from initial certification, recertification, and reinstatement, and necessary improvement driven by business quality needs for any assigned Supplier. As a senior SQE and a S-SPEC-35 Point of Contact for Suppliers and fellow team members, the role will work directly with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to lead in mapping laboratory capability, informing supplier strategy, and consult in GE Aerospace leadership decisions impacting Safety, Quality, and Operational metrics; as it pertains to the quality impacts from material test results. Position includes regular laboratory audits, in conjunction with our GE Aerospace process experts and system assessments for quality preparedness and process controls to remain adherent to S-SPEC-35, ISO/IEC 17025, GE Aerospace test specifications and agency regulations. Requires specialized knowledge within the field of metallic materials testing, including but not limited to: mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallography, and hardness testing. Influence the development of strategy for the area of responsibility, including control of resources and influences policy formulation. Interprets simple internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work. Coordinating with the S-SPEC-35 Focal, Lab Control Program (LCP) Administrators, GE Aerospace materials engineering, and PQEs, to ensure laboratory results meet the approved test requirements and specifications. Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems in areas of operational, product management, manufacturing, technology, or engineering. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and can construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision. May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on specific topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view. Establish supplier process quality strategy for materials test laboratories for GE Aerospace. Drive quality for assigned laboratories, including GT193 certification scope. Lead laboratories through root cause and corrective actions to address audit findings and failed proficiency test results. Select laboratories through the S- SPEC-35 certification process. Work directly with the S-SPEC-35 Focal to drive improvements utilizing proficiency test results. Own assigned laboratory audits and the AI audit checksheets for each audit. By this, ensuring compliance, and driving improvement plans where needed. Mentor and teach team members within the Forgings & Materials supplier quality team. Consult with forging and material sourcing and operations on matters of quality disruptions to delivery and impacts to cost as a result of laboratory testing processes and laboratory selection. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of how work within our own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from a accredited college or university + Minimum of 5 years of Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering experience (or a high school diploma …

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