Sr Sourcing Staff Manager - Shared Hardware

Job Description Summary

Build and execute a comprehensive supplier quality strategy for the Shared Hardware Solutions (SHS) commodity. The comprehensive supplier quality strategy would include growing the capability and competencies of the supplier quality team, driving APQP into the supply base, driving quality improvements through proactive initiatives that reduce quality escapes, executing supplier audits, and managing quality escapes and root cause and corrective actions - to name a few.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Proactive development of supplier quality and manufacturing capabilities and performance by leveraging APQP tools to proactively identify and mitigate risk before it manifests into a quality defect
• Drive improved supplier performance through launch and execution of supplier Quality Improvement Plans to (1) reduce quality escapes, (2) reduce manufactured defects, and (3) improve additional metrics such as corrective action cycle times, design change incorporation cycle time, etc
• Drive APQP and AS13100 into the supply base, in order to transform the quality capabilities of the commodity.
• Utilize FLIGHT DECK and its lean tools as the primary method to solve problems and manage performance of the commodity
• Lead critical problem solving efforts for supplier escapes
• Develop competencies of the Supplier Quality team, in order to continually improve technical capabilities of the team to (1) understand and relate to the product from a design technology perspective; (2) understand and relate to GD&T and technical standards typically found on prints and standards for the product; (3) understand and relate to the commodity's typical manufacturing and metrology processes from a manufacturing engineering perspective; and (4) improve understanding of critical quality tools required to analyze a supplier's process (MSA, GR&R, SPC, Statistics, etc)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering)
• At least 5 years of experience in Sourcing & Supplier Quality Engineering

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills, as the role will interface with leaders within GE Aerospace and within the external supply base
• 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 critical initiatives.
• Established project management skills.
• 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 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

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