Rockford Site Quality Leader

Job Description Summary

Product quality review associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. The role is subject to operating policy objectives. There is moderate autonomy within the role. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.

Job Description

About GE Aerospace:

Are you ready to see your future 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!

Working at our Rockford Facilities:

At GE Aerospace in Rockford, we specialize in the design, manufacturing and servicing of world-class Air Management and Actuation equipment for a variety of military and commercial customers.

Role Overview:

The Site Quality Leader is responsible for executing and evolving the Site Quality Strategy to align with Flight Deck, managing production customer relationships, and complying with all customer, regulatory, and compliance requirements. The Quality leader is expected to drive risk identification and elimination efforts as well as continuous improvement in manufacturing and quality related business processes. High levels of operational judgment are required to achieve outcomes required; the role is subject to operating policy objectives, there is moderate autonomy within the role.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Owns the Quality relationship with the customer at a senior level. This includes relationships with the largest airframe customers in the world, at their most senior level within the Quality organization.
• Leadership responsibility for the development, implementation, and execution of the site Quality Strategy, aligned to the Power P&L level strategic objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring that strategic priorities align to and support critical customer improvement needs. This includes ownership of customer scorecard performance outcomes.
• The role will have both direct and indirect accountability for relevant regulatory airworthiness approvals for the Vandalia site.
• Ownership includes both quality assurance and quality control. Includes quality assurance of products, services, manufacturing processes. Includes conformance in manufacturing, incoming goods control, product inspection, witness points, etc.
• Manages a small to medium team of senior quality professional, some technicians and inspectors.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may inform work.
• 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 is able to 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 related to complex technical issues. Should be able to communicate difficult concepts and influence others related to investigation direction.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations.
• This position requires U.S. citizenship status.

Preferred Characteristics:

• 5+ years of experience in Manufacturing Quality, preferably within the Aerospace/Aviation industry or other regulated industry.
• 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 projects.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience and ability to communicate complex issues simply and concisely, at the most senior level amongst multiple organizations, to drive successful outcomes for both GE and Customers.
• Proven track record of presenting and influencing at the Senior Leadership level.
• Ability to provide clear leadership in unclear situations.
• The role requires strong leadership through complex and ambiguous issues, with high familiarity using practical problem-solving techniques to drive successful outcomes.
• Experience working with complex, matrixed organizations and the ability to use effective problem solving and data, to influence horizontally and vertically within the organization.
• Familiarity and confidence working on high-profile, time-sensitive assignments.
• The role will require the ability to foster organizational composure and patience during high impact Quality investigations.

The base pay range for this position is $116,000 - $135,000. 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 February 23, 2026.

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.

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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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes