West Jefferson Site Quality Leader
**Job Description Summary**
**Job Description**
**Role Summary/Purpose**
In this role, you will provide leadership and coaching on strategic quality initiatives aligned with FLIGHT DECK to drive a zero-defect culture across West Jefferson. You will be responsible for developing strategic actions aligned to the business Hoshin Karnri and executing through tactical execution to meet and exceed the Part Family yearly metrics (QEM, nonconformance callouts, Losses)
This role will require established problem-solving skills to develop root-cause corrective action (RCCA), process improvement through digital solutions, process capability and data analytics for West Jefferson. You will design and deliver training solutions around the quality initiatives and zero-defect culture for the site.
**Essential responsibilities**
+ Deep understanding and capability with the ability to coach on the Aerospace Quality System and drive ownership and accountability on all levels of an organization.
+ Support the integration of FLIGHT DECK to optimize the use of Lean and quality tools. Monitor, coach and coordinate the delivery of training on topics such as APQP, RCCA, PFMEA, Print to Planning, process improvements, MSA, capability studies and digital solutions. Leverage resources and expertise from across the Part Family and other sites.
+ Drive implementation and adaptation of new digital tools, including digital routers, data visualization and process capability improvements based on data.
+ Provide expertise in analyzing learning needs, designing training solutions and launching the solutions into the team.
+ Present project plans, technical roadmaps, risks, and recommendations to senior business leaders (EB and SEB) within technical space and occasionally to senior leaders in partner technical teams.
+ Communicate solutions across the quality organization and with cross-functional partner organizations.
+ Lead technical and NDT inspection teams with strategic mindset to continue to develop site inspection into a world class organization.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university
+ Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing and quality experience
**Desired Characteristics and Experience**
+ Proven track record of high levels of shop floor engagement and leader of a cultural change. Change agent with strong credibility and influence in the organization.
+ Proven understanding of key Quality improvement and lean tools, including problem solving and APQP, RCCA, Mistake Proofing, PFMEA
+ Strong oral and written communication skills; Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
+ Self-motivated leader with ability to motivate others and achieve results.
+ Demonstrated commitment for process improvement.
+ Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt certification or equivalent Quality certification
+ 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.
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their 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. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government._
**Additional Information**
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . 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 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